A Most Important Part (Serpentine Belt Replacement)
May 17, 2026
Your vehicles engine is an engineering work of wonder with many complex parts working in harmony to get you down the road. One of those simple but important components is called a serpentine belt. It is driven by a pulley on the engine and transfers that power to many of your engines most importa... More
Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
May 10, 2026
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
May 3, 2026
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Orland Park can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Orl... More
Bump in the Road (Alignment)
April 26, 2026
There's something you can do that helps your tires last longer, wear more evenly and your vehicle handle better. "Sign me up," you say! Wondering what that is? It's aligning your wheels, and it will literally point you in the right direction when it comes to a better and safer driving experience... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Serpentine Belt System Wear
April 19, 2026
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Orland Park drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not co... More
Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
April 15, 2026
What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the drive wheels to turn at different speeds (they do that when you turn). Inside the differential is a f... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
April 14, 2026
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
June 4, 2017
Today at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Orland Park area. Some newe... More