Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Lockport Drivers
December 24, 2018
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Lockport auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
November 4, 2018
Most Lockport auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Lockport drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Lockport
September 2, 2018
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Lockport can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just ge... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Lockport Vehicle
May 27, 2018
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Lockport area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to ... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
May 1, 2018
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
March 6, 2018
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... 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
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Lockport, Illinois
December 10, 2017
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Illinois environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Lockport drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Lockp... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Lockport
November 19, 2017
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Lockport area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Lockport diesel... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
October 15, 2017
The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport, and Illinois car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Lockport drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximi... More