Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)

February 27, 2022

When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More

When "Shady" is a Good Thing

February 20, 2022

Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

February 13, 2022

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Oswego drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Oswego. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stu... More

The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)

February 6, 2022

They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally. We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one corner of the vehicle up so someone can change a flat tire. So you say you'd never try to change a flat ... More