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The Importance of Orland Park Drivers Following Service Intervals

Today in our Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Orland Park with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams.... Read More

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Orland Park residents and to fix the af... Read More

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Orland Park Automobiles

Orland Park drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Orland Park, Illinois, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are li... Read More

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Orland Park residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology a... Read More

Picking the Right Tires in Orland Park

Shopping for tires in Orland Park can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Orland Park are looking for maximum summertime ... Read More

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park

Today in the Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park auto care blog, we're going to talk to Orland Park drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park customers. For example... Read More

How Much is Enough for Orland Park Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

Most Orland Park drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the t... Read More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

Starting in 1996, Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Co... Read More

Diesel Maintenance for Illinois

At Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that di... Read More

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Orland Park auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centr... Read More

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