Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego

July 26, 2020

Oswego residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has ... More

An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)

July 19, 2020

You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More

A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)

July 12, 2020

If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More

Tracking True in Oswego: Wheel Alignment

July 5, 2020

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspect... More