Battery Basics for Elgin

February 18, 2024

It's important for Elgin drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Elgin area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, ... More

The Right Automotive Fluids for Elgin Drivers

August 27, 2023

All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Elgin drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cause... More

Battery Replacement at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin

August 20, 2023

Hello, welcome to Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Elgin runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smok... More

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

August 13, 2023

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More

The Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

September 3, 2022

The automotive professionals at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin would like to give Elgin drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more sp... More

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

August 21, 2022

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

Charge It in Elgin for Extended Battery Life

August 6, 2022

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Elgin, Illinois, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out tha... More

Super Slick at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin: Synthetic Oil

August 1, 2022

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More

A New Battery in Elgin

July 24, 2022

Hello Elgin drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Elgin, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: ... More

Sniffing Out a Problem

February 13, 2022

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More