Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Oswego
December 25, 2022
Oswego drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Oswego area, but it does add quite a bit to th... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
December 18, 2022
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
December 11, 2022
Most Oswego folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Oswego market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been ... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
December 4, 2022
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
November 27, 2022
A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our technician checked the code the engine had generated (why the Check Engine light was on) and found the prob... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
November 20, 2022
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
November 13, 2022
It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
November 6, 2022
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
October 30, 2022
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
October 23, 2022
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More