Knowing how their engine works can help Orland Park car owners make informed decisions about car care and prevent pricey repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engines power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston ...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on February 17, 2016
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your automobile. Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact surface for t...
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Posted in Brakes
on February 16, 2016
If you're reading this article in Orland Park, Illinois, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your friendly Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Orland Park tech tells you the manufacturer recommends some a...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 05, 2016
When Orland Park drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We dont generally think about our shocks or struts, but these essential auto parts keep our tires on the road. Orland Park drivers dont think about shocks as often as o...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on February 03, 2016
Theres a segment of the Orland Park population thats not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the Illinois area over time. Many Orland Park motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability has improved...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 03, 2016
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Orland Park we get a lot of Orland Park auto owners asking about car trip preparation. Thats a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Orland Park so it's important to know that the car is...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 29, 2016
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Orland Park motorists need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very challenging to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on January 20, 2016
Orland Park car owners may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Orland Park come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Orland Park have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS ...
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Posted in Monitoring System
on January 15, 2016
When your car breaks down in the Orland Park, Illinois area, or just needs some routine service, it can make Orland Park drivers a little nervous. Because your cars so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible. And with the problem fixed right the fi...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 08, 2016
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the SUV engine. Orland Park drivers dont need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they nee...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 05, 2016
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