Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park for a check up.In today's Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fue...
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Posted in Fuel System
on November 11, 2018
Hey Orland Park area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Orland Park area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 05, 2018
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Orland Park drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park fuel s...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 28, 2018
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Orland Park area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Orland Park drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle win...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 21, 2018
Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news.There was one minivan driver ...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on October 14, 2018
Many Orland Park car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 07, 2018
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on September 30, 2018
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Illinois folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 23, 2018
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Orland Park, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Orland Park drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident o...
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Posted in Drive Train
on September 16, 2018
Hello Orland Park drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Orland Park, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a n...
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Posted in Fluids
on September 09, 2018
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