Car Care Tips

July 2022

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park

Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... Read More

Defensive Driving in Orland Park, Illinois

There was a man in the Orland Park area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Illinois highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home... Read More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Orland Park: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Orland Park drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Orland ... Read More

Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)

You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem.Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro... Read More

Under Pressure in Orland Park: TPMS

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Orland Park, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. So... Read More

Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Orland Park

Orland Park drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Orland Park area, but it does add quite a... Read More

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