Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Orland Park is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane ...
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Posted in Fluids
on June 25, 2018
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Orland Park drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through prev...
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Posted in Fuel Economy
on June 18, 2018
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it...
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Posted in Service Standards
on June 14, 2018
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on June 03, 2018
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head....
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Posted in Parts
on May 28, 2018
Modern vehicles in and around Orland Park run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Orland Park drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This ...
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Posted in Parts
on May 20, 2018
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Orland Park residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can...
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Posted in Fluids
on May 13, 2018
Hello, welcome to Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Orland Park runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park are those in our customer's vehicles. Jus...
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Posted in Fluids
on May 08, 2018
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Orland Park. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on April 30, 2018
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Orland Park drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Illinois driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park, our team will check your brake system a...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 22, 2018
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