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
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
March 28, 2021
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
March 21, 2021
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
'Tis the Season (Tires)
March 14, 2021
We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. ... More
Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
March 7, 2021
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights?
February 28, 2021
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Glendale Heights drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete la... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Advice on Buying New Tires
February 21, 2021
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Glendale Heights driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Glendale Heights off-roaders should be excited abo... More
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
February 14, 2021
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
February 7, 2021
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Glendale Heights drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near t... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
January 31, 2021
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More