Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
February 2, 2020
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Keep Your Cool in Elgin
August 12, 2018
Elgin drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the cool... More
Engine Hydration for Elgin Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
May 8, 2018
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Elgin, Illinois
February 6, 2017
The cooling system keeps Illinois vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Elgin. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Elgin drivers associate with th... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
July 17, 2016
Anyone who drives a car in Elgin knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good v... More
Smart Elgin Drivers Protect Against Overheating
March 27, 2016
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Elgin drivers to ... More
Cool Running in Elgin
March 6, 2016
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More
Water Pump
February 19, 2016
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Keep Your Cool In Elgin
February 10, 2016
/> Elgin car owners rely on their car's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your SUV engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where its cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From... More
Water Pump
December 17, 2015
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The co... More