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Coolant Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

Elgin residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment...

January 07, 2024

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Differential Service

When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your...

Jan 01, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closi...

Dec 31, 2023 Read

Shocks & Struts

Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)

If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer t...

Dec 24, 2023 Read

PCV Valve

The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)

It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of thi...

Dec 17, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)

If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the met...

Dec 10, 2023 Read

Maintenance

Make Your Vehicle Last

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes o...

Dec 03, 2023 Read

Oil Change

Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)

When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic ...

Nov 26, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your ...

Nov 19, 2023 Read

Tires and Wheels

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair...

Nov 12, 2023 Read