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Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Air Conditioning InspectionMost auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Orland Park require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also so... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on January 13, 2019 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland ParkA while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Orland Park people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate.A lot of Orland Park motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 06, 2019 Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be ReplacedThe timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Orland Park drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more e... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on January 01, 2019 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park?Today's Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Orland Park drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 30, 2018 The Edible EngineYou may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 23, 2018 Relax When the Wind Blows in Illinois: Winter Car Prep for Orland Park DriversWhen autumn comes around in Orland Park, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Orland Park drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Orl... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 16, 2018 Distracted DrivingWhen asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on December 09, 2018 Timing Belt Replacement in Orland ParkToday we want to talk to Orland Park drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even thou... Read More Posted in Parts on December 02, 2018 Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: A Broken or Damaged Timing BeltThe timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Orland Park.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on November 26, 2018 Procrastination Prevention in Orland ParkEvery one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 19, 2018 |
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