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Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Orland ParkThere's not much we can do about the price of gas in Orland Park, Illinois, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Orland Park streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just... Read More Posted in Fuel System on September 13, 2016 Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Orland Park?Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Orland Park?Is it:StereoWheelsAir BagDVD SystemWell, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. N... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 04, 2016 Drive Defensively in IllinoisCar care is part of auto safety in Orland Park. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Illinois roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surround... Read More Posted in Safety on August 28, 2016 Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland ParkMost Orland Park folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Orland Park market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 21, 2016 New School: Automotive Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Technician TrainingOrland Park consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles hav... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 14, 2016 Coolant Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland ParkOrland Park residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it... Read More Posted in Cooling System on August 07, 2016 Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 01, 2016 Keep Your Orland Park Car Breathing Free: Engine Air FilterHey Orland Park - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 26, 2016 Helping Orland Park Drivers Get the Right TiresEvery Orland Park vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread i... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 17, 2016 PCV Valve Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland ParkToday, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... Read More Posted in Parts on July 10, 2016 |
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