Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
May 29, 2022
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Is Your Glendale Heights Driving Severe?
May 22, 2022
People near Glendale Heights, Illinois, often ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Glendale Heights, Illinois, service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service G... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
May 17, 2022
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
May 8, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Glendale Heights driv... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
May 1, 2022
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More