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
Differential Service in Elgin, Illinois - What You Need to Know
August 6, 2023
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Elgin, Illinois, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. ... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
July 30, 2023
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin?
July 23, 2023
Today's Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Elgin drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and th... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
July 16, 2023
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
July 9, 2023
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)
July 2, 2023
When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may simply live in a spot where there are a lot of trees. When those leaves get wet, you'd be surprised to learn just how slippery they can be. We all know ice is slippery to drive on. What causes tires ... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
June 25, 2023
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Elgin Drivers
June 18, 2023
Knowing how their engine works can help Elgin drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while... More