Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look...
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Posted in Suspension
on April 24, 2016
If you are a driver in Orland Park and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on April 17, 2016
Local Orland Park roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Orland Pa...
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Posted in Parts
on April 11, 2016
When you drop your vehicle off at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland Park, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. Firs...
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Posted in Service Standards
on April 03, 2016
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i...
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Posted in Fuel System
on March 27, 2016
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Orland Park drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on March 21, 2016
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 with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, m...
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Posted in Service Intervals
on March 14, 2016
Buying a new car in Orland Park is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Orland Park who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 07, 2016
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, s...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on February 29, 2016
Anyone who drives a car in Orland Park knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! ...
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Posted in Cooling System
on February 28, 2016
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