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Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Serpentine Belt System WearThe primary job of the serpentine belt for Orland Park drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not co... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 19, 2026 Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the drive wheels to turn at different speeds (they do that when you turn). Inside the differential is a f... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 15, 2026 The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 14, 2026 In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isnt taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that its getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, starting with the most obvious one: the heat gauge/warning light on your instrument panel.When you see that heat gaug... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 29, 2026 Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 22, 2026 Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)Its important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right. One is the brakes. The other is the steering. Nearly all vehicles on the road have some sort of power steering that allows you to direct a very heavy machine with little effort. There are two ty... Read More Posted in Steering on March 15, 2026 Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like its been around forever, and youve decided its time to move on. But when you check the price of new vehicles, the sky-high price tags have you considering a nice, pre... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 08, 2026 Lubricate DriveshaftSee if any of these are happening to your vehicle. You feel it vibrating excessively underneath when its running, or you hear strange clunking, grating, or grinding sounds coming from beneath. Maybe its hard to turn your vehicle, or you can hear squeaking when youre going slow. Perhaps you fee... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 01, 2026 Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... Read More Posted in Steering on February 22, 2026 Don?t Skip Out on These! (Vehicle Maintenance Items You Should Never Postpone)Maybe that little sticker on your windshield is giving you the reminder that its time for your vehicle to have an oil change. Youve thought, Aw, I can skip this one and save myself a little money. When it comes to things you should never ignore on your vehicle, timely oil changes are number one... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 15, 2026 |
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