February 2016
When Orland Park drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Orland Park drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because sho...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on February 20, 2016
It seems like everywhere you go in the Orland Park area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So wher...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on February 19, 2016
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
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