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The Right Automotive Fluids for Elgin Drivers

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 yo...

August 27, 2023

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Fluids

Battery Replacement at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin

Hello, welcome to Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like ever...

Aug 20, 2023 Read

Fluids

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good e...

Aug 13, 2023 Read

Drive Train

Differential Service in Elgin, Illinois - What You Need to Know

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment...

Aug 06, 2023 Read

Automotive News

All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)

When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in...

Jul 30, 2023 Read

Maintenance

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin?

Today's Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Elgin...

Jul 23, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)

Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for you...

Jul 16, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)

You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that ha...

Jul 09, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)

When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may si...

Jul 02, 2023 Read

Transmission

The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)

You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whateve...

Jun 25, 2023 Read