Differential Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
August 30, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Elgin, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin service advisor that your differ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin
August 29, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Elgin residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission cont... More
Fuel Injectors
August 28, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Elgin with a carburetor rolled out of the Illinois dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Elgin, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine cont... More
Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)
August 28, 2022
You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem. Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro... More
PCV Valve Replacement
August 27, 2022
Hello Elgin, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs ... More
Severe Service Requirements
August 26, 2022
A lot of Elgin drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automo... More
Winter Tires
August 25, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Elgin driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois Driving
August 24, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Elgin knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Elgin area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and tr... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Elgin, Illinois
August 23, 2022
Every car in Elgin, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visi... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Elgin Vehicle
August 22, 2022
Elgin drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Illinois come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Elgin area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors o... More