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It's (Not) Complicated (Engine Air Filter)While many components of your vehicle are complex and composed of lots of mechanical and electrical parts, there's one that isn't complicated but still important. It's your engine air filter.(And, we should point out, the engine air filter isn't to be confused with the cabin air filter. The ca... Read More Posted in Engine Air Filter on October 06, 2024 Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts)Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the road and you hardly feel a vibration in the cabin? Its your shocks and struts doing the hard work along with the rest of your suspension and tires. They keep the ride smooth and are important for yo... Read More Posted in Shocks and Struts on September 29, 2024 Differential ServiceWhen you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... Read More Posted in Differential Service on September 22, 2024 Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicles brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, and thats why its so important to keep them in top condit... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on September 15, 2024 The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road.A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 08, 2024 Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? Thats a question Orland Park 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 the sh... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 01, 2024 I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not.If your ref... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on August 25, 2024 Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced... Read More Posted in Steering on August 18, 2024 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Orland ParkTheres not much Orland Park drivers can do about the price of gas in Illinois, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on August 11, 2024 Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 04, 2024 |
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