Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
January 23, 2022
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Elgin residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actua... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
September 5, 2021
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
October 25, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: Battery Testing
May 24, 2020
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Elgin drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as poss... More
Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Alternator Replacement Service in Elgin
March 22, 2020
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Elgin is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depart... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
September 15, 2019
Today, Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Elgin are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If ... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
June 2, 2019
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 26, 2019
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Make Your Battery Last
March 10, 2019
Today's report from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of El... More
Procrastination Prevention in Elgin
January 2, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More