Oswego Customer Detective Work

May 31, 2016

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challengi... More

Diesel Maintenance for Illinois

May 24, 2016

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines... More

Oswego Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car

May 16, 2016

Let's talk about air quality in Oswego. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Oswego drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air f... More

Drive Train Service in Oswego at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego

May 8, 2016

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

May 2, 2016

Modern Oswego vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things... More