Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
November 3, 2024
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
August 27, 2023
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
June 25, 2023
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
February 19, 2023
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Radiator Service
August 31, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Glendale Heights, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to th... More
Smart Glendale Heights Drivers Protect Against Overheating
July 16, 2022
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Glendale Heights ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Glendale Heights, Illinois
July 9, 2022
The cooling system keeps Illinois vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Glendale Heights. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Glendale Heights dri... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
January 20, 2022
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
May 9, 2021
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Engine Hydration for Glendale Heights Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
April 18, 2021
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More