Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
April 30, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
April 23, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
April 16, 2023
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights we've had a lot of Glendale Heights customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
April 9, 2023
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 2, 2023
Glendale Heights drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigeran... More