Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
July 28, 2019
Many Glendale Heights car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirt... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
July 21, 2019
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Illinois folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
July 14, 2019
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
July 7, 2019
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Glendale Heights residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technol... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
June 30, 2019
Glendale Heights area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Glendale Heigh... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
June 23, 2019
Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Glendale Heights Ride
June 16, 2019
It seems like everywhere you go in the Glendale Heights area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So... More
Steering Clear in Glendale Heights
June 9, 2019
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
June 2, 2019
When Glendale Heights drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake ... More
Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Power Steering Service
May 26, 2019
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More