Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
November 29, 2020
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
November 22, 2020
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Lockport.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing be... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Lockport Drivers
November 15, 2020
People in Lockport have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 1... More
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
November 9, 2020
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
November 8, 2020
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
November 1, 2020
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More
Training Received by Technicians in Lockport, Illinois
October 25, 2020
When your vehicle breaks down in the Lockport, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been check... More
When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
October 18, 2020
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
October 11, 2020
All Lockport service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant th... More
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
October 4, 2020
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... More