Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
January 30, 2022
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Lockport residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Viva la Difference
January 23, 2022
Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Lockport residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a muc... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
January 16, 2022
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)
January 9, 2022
Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
January 2, 2022
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
January 1, 2022
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
December 26, 2021
No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
December 19, 2021
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)
December 12, 2021
When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
December 5, 2021
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More