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Drive TrainNot a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... Read More Posted in Drive Train on February 16, 2020 The Best TestWould you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... Read More Posted in Drive Train on November 10, 2019 Drive Train Service in Elgin at Tuffy Auto Service Center ElginThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive mainte... Read More Posted in Drive Train on February 24, 2019 Are There Blind Spots in Elgin?All Elgin drivers have blind spots – and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Elgin.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we... Read More Posted in Drive Train on December 09, 2018 Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Elgin?There is a clear and vocal demand in Elgin and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Elgin area roads today, and many more being dev... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 29, 2018 Drive Train - What You Need to Know in ElginOne Elgin automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Elgin, but they're very . First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmission. T... Read More Posted in Drive Train on November 29, 2016 What to Do in Case of an Accident in ElginScreeching tires, crunching metal – it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Elgin, 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 Elgin drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, yo... Read More Posted in Drive Train on November 14, 2016 What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Elgin, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Elgin motorists don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's under... Read More Posted in Drive Train on February 24, 2015 |
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