Fuel Saving Tip: Orland Park Tune Up

January 30, 2017

Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

January 23, 2017

When Orland Park drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake syste... More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Orland Park

January 17, 2017

There's a segment of the Orland Park area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kil... More

Professional Fuel System Cleaning

January 9, 2017

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

January 2, 2017

At Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we've had a lot of Orland Park customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over ni... More