Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Alignment Inspection

January 28, 2018

Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Lockport drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport will inspect your tires for uneven wea... More

Service Center Standard and Procedures

January 21, 2018

All Illinois pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Lockport autom... More

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

January 16, 2018

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Lockport drivers want... More

PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport

January 7, 2018

Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More

Introduction to Diesels for Lockport, Illinois

January 3, 2018

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Lockport, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe ha... More