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Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the directi...

August 04, 2024

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Windshield Wipers

In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)

It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat...

Jul 28, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air...

Jul 21, 2024 Read

Fluids

A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fi...

Jul 14, 2024 Read

Winter Prep

Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)

When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of ch...

Jul 07, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in col...

Jun 30, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicles engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that ...

Jun 23, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)

So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragste...

Jun 16, 2024 Read

Fuel System

A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)

Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. T...

Jun 09, 2024 Read

Inspection

I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)

Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all...

Jun 02, 2024 Read