Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system:the radiatorthe radiator capthe hosesthe thermostatthe water pumpThe water pump's like the hear...
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Posted in Cooling System
on March 24, 2019
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Orland Park drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Orland Park drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 17, 2019
When your vehicle breaks down in the Orland Park, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been ch...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 10, 2019
The biggest issue for Orland Park area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Ce...
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Posted in Automotive News
on March 03, 2019
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you.Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue...
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Posted in Monitoring System
on February 25, 2019
Orland Park drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Illinois come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Orland Park area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists ...
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Posted in Monitoring System
on February 17, 2019
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ...
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Posted in Steering
on February 10, 2019
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Orland Park auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; t...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 04, 2019
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling.One driver in Illinois was heading to work on a hot July day and not...
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Posted in Transmission
on January 28, 2019
There are a lot of things in life that Orland Park residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Orland Park dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. Wh...
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Posted in Inspection
on January 20, 2019
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