Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Glendale Heights Motorists
July 30, 2018
Glendale Heights residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
July 24, 2018
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
July 16, 2018
Hello Glendale Heights! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States govern... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Glendale Heights
July 8, 2018
All modern Glendale Heights vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Glendale Heights drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and ... More
Good Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Equals Good Fuel Economy in Glendale Heights
July 2, 2018
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Glendale Heights drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through... More