Suspension Service in Oswego at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
August 30, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Oswego may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Oswego. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Radiator Service
August 29, 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 Oswego, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 28, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego would like to give Oswego drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more ... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Oswego Drivers
August 28, 2022
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Oswego auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they n... More
Power Steering Service in Oswego
August 27, 2022
Most Oswego drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steerin... More
Air Conditioning Service in Oswego
August 26, 2022
Hey Oswego! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Oswego drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ti... More
Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
August 25, 2022
Here is a questions for Oswego drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger c... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
August 24, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Oswego, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego service advisor that your diff... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 23, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Oswego residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission co... More
Fuel Injectors
August 22, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Oswego with a carburetor rolled out of the Illinois dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Oswego, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine co... More