Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Orland Park, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Orland Park drivers'...
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Posted in Safety
on November 23, 2016
Many Orland Park residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park is really a lot more compreh...
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Posted in Exhaust
on November 15, 2016
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as...
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Posted in Fuel System
on November 07, 2016
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Orland Park drivers w...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 31, 2016
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Orland Park?Is it:A Hamburger;Coffee;A Soft Drink, orGummy Bears?Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'c...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 23, 2016
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Orland Park, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some...
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Posted in Inspection
on October 16, 2016
Safe Illinois travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park. But there are other things Orland Park residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just ...
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Posted in Safety
on October 11, 2016
We don't want to think about it, but each Orland Park resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Illinois rescue workers.Rescue workers and Orland Park police are well aware ...
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Posted in Emergency Items
on October 05, 2016
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Orland Park auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 t...
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Posted in Suspension
on September 27, 2016
Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Orland Park residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a ...
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Posted in Differential Service
on September 18, 2016
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