Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

October 27, 2019

Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More

Keep Your Cool in Oswego: Air Conditioning Service

October 20, 2019

Most Oswego drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Oswego vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the m... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

October 13, 2019

All Oswego service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thro... More

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Oswego, Illinois

October 6, 2019

No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Oswego, Illinois, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Oswego, Illinois, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The man... More