Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

June 5, 2022

If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)

January 30, 2022

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More

Good Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Equals Good Fuel Economy in Oswego

August 30, 2020

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Oswego drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventiv... More

Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight

May 3, 2020

Most Oswego drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Oswego drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more w... More

Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego

June 30, 2019

With Oswego gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Oswego area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illinois... More

Fuel for Thought

June 2, 2019

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More

Wasteful Thinking

April 4, 2018

With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More

Hey Oswego Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?

October 24, 2017

Higher Oswego fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Oswego drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel p... More

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Really Save Gas?

April 25, 2016

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Oswego drivers don't always extend those g... More