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Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... Read More Posted in Oil Change on May 19, 2024 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Illinois has got people in Orland Park talking. It seems that Orland Park folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improv... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 12, 2024 Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your cabin air filter changed.It's not the same one that filters out the air used in the engine. The cabin air filter screens out dust and other particulates from the outside air so when it enters the c... Read More Posted in Suspension on May 05, 2024 Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicles going to stop. If your brakes arent working right, its a risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, youre driving a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, and you have to be able to stop... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on April 28, 2024 Deciphering the Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Menu BoardLet's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Orland Park, Illinois, service centers like Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on April 21, 2024 Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 14, 2024 What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... Read More Posted in Exhaust on April 07, 2024 Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Automotive Tips: Diagnostic ServiceImagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... Read More Posted in Exhaust on March 31, 2024 I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 24, 2024 I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you?If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... Read More Posted in Inspection on March 17, 2024 |
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