Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
October 22, 2023
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Elgin drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vib... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
October 15, 2023
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
October 8, 2023
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)
October 1, 2023
Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it produces exhaust! And when your engine starts behaving like it's exhausted, such as running poorly or getting lousy fuel economy, the trouble may be something called a PCV valve. Did you know it's a ser... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
September 24, 2023
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
September 17, 2023
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
September 10, 2023
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
September 3, 2023
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... 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