Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)

There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles.That CV stands for constant vel...

October 24, 2021

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Safety

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an e...

Oct 17, 2021 Read

Automotive News

Power Steering Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin

Many Elgin drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically...

Oct 10, 2021 Read

Cooling System

Cooling System Components

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those thing...

Oct 03, 2021 Read

Fuel System

Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

Elgin residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answ...

Sep 26, 2021 Read

Oil Change

Change is Good (Oil Change)

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not...

Sep 19, 2021 Read

Fuel Economy

Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a...

Sep 12, 2021 Read

Fluids

Positive and Negative (Battery Care)

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster ...

Sep 05, 2021 Read

Maintenance

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle...

Aug 29, 2021 Read

Drive Train

Vive la Differential at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin

There are a lot of drivers in Elgin who are due for a differential service, but had never heard o...

Aug 22, 2021 Read