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August 2022Exhaust Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland ParkWhenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Orland Park residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-... Read More Posted in Exhaust on August 22, 2022 Fuel InjectorsThe last new American vehicles sold in Orland Park with a carburetor rolled out of the Illinois dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Orland Park, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 21, 2022 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Orland Park ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 21, 2022 PCV Valve ReplacementHello Orland Park, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil ... Read More Posted in Parts on August 20, 2022 Severe Service RequirementsA lot of Orland Park drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 19, 2022 Winter TiresWhat type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Orland Park driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires only in... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 18, 2022 Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Orland ParkUnderinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Orland Park area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 17, 2022 Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland ParkWhen your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Orland Park, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the te... Read More Posted in Safety on August 16, 2022 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland ParkThese days many people in the Orland Park area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service main... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 15, 2022 Engine Air Filter from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland ParkMany Orland Park drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 14, 2022 |
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