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