Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)
February 27, 2022
When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
February 20, 2022
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
February 13, 2022
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Oswego drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Oswego. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stu... More
The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)
February 6, 2022
They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally. We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one corner of the vehicle up so someone can change a flat tire. So you say you'd never try to change a flat ... 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
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
January 23, 2022
No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Oswego
January 16, 2022
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Oswego can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get ... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
January 9, 2022
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
January 2, 2022
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
January 1, 2022
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More