The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
November 10, 2019
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
November 3, 2019
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Lockport drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Lockport. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills,... More
Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
October 27, 2019
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
October 20, 2019
Most Lockport folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Lockport market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... More
Keep Your Lockport Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
October 13, 2019
Hey Lockport - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very imp... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
October 6, 2019
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Lockport, Illinois, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Lockport, Illinois:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. L... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport
September 29, 2019
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
September 22, 2019
Hello Lockport resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your en... More
Hey Lockport Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
September 15, 2019
Higher Lockport fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Lockport drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fu... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Brake Noise
September 8, 2019
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Lockport. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exp... More