Many Orland Park drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on June 02, 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...
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Posted in Steering
on May 26, 2019
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Orland Park. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better under...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on May 19, 2019
All of us in Orland Park know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know th...
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Posted in Engine Air Filter
on May 12, 2019
Like everything in the Illinois automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Illinois drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Orland Park roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral v...
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Posted in Parts
on May 05, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following:1....
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Posted in Service Intervals
on April 28, 2019
Hello Orland Park! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government ...
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Posted in Exhaust
on April 21, 2019
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Orland Park drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object...
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Posted in Automotive News
on April 14, 2019
Do you like to shop for shoes in Orland Park?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on April 07, 2019
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Orland Park, Illinois, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagno...
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Posted in Service Standards
on March 31, 2019
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