Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

August 30, 2016

Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More

Right or Left? Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Power Steering Service

August 23, 2016

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More

Time Out: Suspension Problems in Elgin

August 17, 2016

Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More

Keep Your Cool in Elgin: Air Conditioning Service

August 7, 2016

Most Elgin drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Elgin vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moi... More