Should Elgin Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?

May 29, 2016

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your... More

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Elgin

May 22, 2016

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Elgin. If you took an informal poll around Elgin you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Elgin ... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin

May 16, 2016

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

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: Serpentine Belt Overview

May 8, 2016

The technicians at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and w... More

How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Elgin

May 1, 2016

There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Elgin 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 get a... More