Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Alternator Replacement Service in Glendale Heights
April 25, 2021
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Glendale Heights is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and ... More
Engine Hydration for Glendale Heights Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
April 18, 2021
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
April 11, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
April 4, 2021
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More