Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Orland Park
April 12, 2020
Night driving in Orland Park is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just c... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Serpentine Belt Overview
April 5, 2020
The technicians at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
March 29, 2020
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
The Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
March 22, 2020
The team at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland Park, and Illinois car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Orland Park drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will he... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
March 15, 2020
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Orland Park to... More
Trickle Down Technology
March 8, 2020
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Orland Park Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
March 1, 2020
Any Orland Park driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Orland Park residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Passing the Smell Test
February 23, 2020
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Orland Park residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we ... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
February 16, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park in Orland Park
February 9, 2020
When we Orland Park residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his... More