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FluidsTaking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 22, 2026 You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Heres a quick list of what those fluids look, smell and feel like, as well as what they might be. No, we dont recommend you taste them to ... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 02, 2025 Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 29, 2025 Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesHello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 09, 2025 A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned.If its been a w... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 02, 2024 A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape.Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 31, 2023 A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 26, 2023 Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park TodayHello Orland Park drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Orland Park, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process contin... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 16, 2023 A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components?One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 18, 2022 The Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Guide to Proper Fluids for Your VehicleThe automotive professionals at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park would like to give Orland Park drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid a... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 27, 2022 |
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