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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.The alternator is what p...

July 20, 2025
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Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips) Inspection

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced wit...

Jul 13, 2025 Read
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering) Steering

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wr...

Jul 06, 2025 Read
Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles Fluids

Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic m...

Jun 29, 2025 Read
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose) Steering

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. ...

Jun 22, 2025 Read
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement) Windshield Wipers

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, th...

Jun 15, 2025 Read
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing) Fluids

A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit ma...

Jun 09, 2025 Read
Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service) Safe Driving

Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)

Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list ...

Jun 02, 2025 Read
Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement) Windshield Wipers

Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)

A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fu...

May 25, 2025 Read
Round and Round (Wheel Balancing) Tire Rotation and Balancing

Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)

In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at e...

May 18, 2025 Read