Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Oswego Motorists
April 5, 2020
Oswego residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the fi... More
Fuel Filter Service in Oswego, Illinois
February 9, 2020
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
January 16, 2020
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Oswego use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & Aut... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
November 17, 2019
There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... 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
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois Driving
August 25, 2019
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Oswego knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Oswego area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
January 13, 2019
Oswego residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the h... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
March 27, 2018
Hello Oswego resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engi... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
December 17, 2017
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Introduction to Diesels for Oswego, Illinois
December 10, 2017
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Oswego, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have... More