Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
May 7, 2023
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the suspension, steering system and the drivetrain. Years ago, most vehicles had to have their chassis (wha... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
April 30, 2023
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
April 23, 2023
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Today
April 16, 2023
Hello Orland Park drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Orland Park, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process contin... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
April 9, 2023
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Time for Differential Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park?
April 2, 2023
Hello Orland Park - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see,... More
Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)
March 26, 2023
When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic oil, and while it costs more than conventional oil, it doesn't need to be changed as often. When conventional oil was the only game in town, you changed your oil every 3,000 miles/5,000 km. But as tec... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland Park
March 19, 2023
With Orland Park gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Orland Park area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel i... More
In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
March 12, 2023
It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
March 5, 2023
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More