Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego About the Importance of Service Intervals

February 26, 2017

Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the la... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Fuel Saving Tip for Oswego: Check Engine Light

February 19, 2017

Here's a question for Oswego, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many condition... More

Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

February 12, 2017

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

February 6, 2017

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Oswego Bigfo... More