Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Give me a Brake (Light)!

If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? ...

March 03, 2019

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Drive Train

Drive Train Service in Elgin at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmis...

Feb 24, 2019 Read

Windshield Wipers

Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.

There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who e...

Feb 18, 2019 Read

Transmission

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

Hello Elgin . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and...

Feb 10, 2019 Read

Diagnostics

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin service technicians have been able to use a sta...

Feb 04, 2019 Read

Following Recommended Intervals

The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn...

Jan 28, 2019 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Elgin Vehicle

If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine prop...

Jan 21, 2019 Read

Maintenance

Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin On Your Serpentine Belt

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Elgin, Illinois, customers. Let's ...

Jan 14, 2019 Read

Service Standards

What Elgin Customers like About Us at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

A big part of the service we provide at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin for our Elgin customers i...

Jan 06, 2019 Read

Fluids

Procrastination Prevention in Elgin

Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Ot...

Jan 02, 2019 Read