Lockport Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
May 29, 2016
Let's talk about air quality in Lockport. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Lockport drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin a... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
May 25, 2016
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport we get a lot of Lockport drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Menu Board
May 15, 2016
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Lockport, Illinois, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typic... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
May 9, 2016
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Lockport drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expe... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
May 1, 2016
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Contr... More