Orland Park Air Conditioning Service
July 17, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Orland Park, but not in your vehicle. When Orland Park residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a mo... More
Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Service for Your Exhaust System
July 16, 2022
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Budget for Maintenance in Orland Park
July 15, 2022
Sometimes busy Orland Park residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Illinois in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduc... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland Park
July 14, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Orland Park who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Orland Park folks don't eve... More
All About Your TPMS in Orland Park
July 13, 2022
Orland Park drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Orland Park drivers to tell ... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
July 12, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Orland Park, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Orland Park drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's underst... More
How Your Check Engine Light Works
July 11, 2022
Have you ever had an experience like this in Orland Park, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but st... More
The Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Guide to Custom Wheels
July 10, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Orland Park drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, ... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
July 10, 2022
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More
Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Fuel Saving Tip for Orland Park: Check Engine Light
July 9, 2022
Here's a question for Orland Park, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many cond... More