Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
July 31, 2022
Glendale Heights residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and pre... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
July 31, 2022
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Glendale Heights are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have change... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
July 30, 2022
Some of us Glendale Heights drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Illinois, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whe... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois Driving
July 29, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Glendale Heights knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Glendale Heights area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passen... More
How Much is Enough for Glendale Heights Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
July 28, 2022
Most Glendale Heights drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, ... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
July 27, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel sy... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Glendale Heights
July 26, 2022
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Glendale Heights. If you took an informal poll around Glendale Heights you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle,... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Glendale Heights, Illinois
July 25, 2022
Every car in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Glendale Heights
July 24, 2022
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Glendale Heights area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Glendal... More
Blind Spot Safety for Glendale Heights Driving
July 24, 2022
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Glendale Heights, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Glendale Height... More