Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Oswego: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
January 10, 2021
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Oswego drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Oswego drive... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
January 3, 2021
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego?
January 1, 2021
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Oswego drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: Signs of an Alignment Problem
December 27, 2020
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Oswego drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
Easy Miles ? Do Oswego Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
December 20, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
December 13, 2020
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: Tire Replacement Overview
December 6, 2020
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Oswego drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
Hitting The Brakes In Oswego
November 29, 2020
Hello Oswego, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls of... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
November 22, 2020
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
November 15, 2020
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More