Back to all

Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Orland Park

January 14, 2024



With high fuel prices in Orland Park, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on  drive is great.  When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.

Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?

Do some research on the internet or ask your Orland Park, Illinois, service advisor at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park.

There aren't any magic pills you can drop in your gas tank, and the government hasn't suppressed a device you can clamp on your fuel line to make your vehicle run on air. Not even in Orland Park!

So next time you get one of those e-mails, check it out with an automotive professional. You'll get more bang for your buck with an oil change or an engine air filter replacement.

We're here for you at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park, so give us a call at 708-444-2966 for good honest advice about your vehicle.

Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
7900 W. 159th St.
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
708-444-2966

More articles from Tuffy Orland Park

Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)

May 19, 2024

Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

May 12, 2024

The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Orland Park talking. It seems that Orland Park folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improv... More

Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)

May 5, 2024

When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your cabin air filter changed. It's not the same one that filters out the air used in the engine. The cabin air filter screens out dust and other particulates from the outside air so when it enters the c... More