Bad Vibes
July 14, 2019
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Automotive Tips: Alternator
July 7, 2019
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... 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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
June 23, 2019
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Oswego drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace them.... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
June 16, 2019
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Procrastination Prevention in Oswego
June 9, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... 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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego On Your Serpentine Belt
May 26, 2019
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Oswego, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 19, 2019
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Oswego area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty im... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
May 12, 2019
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Illinois. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Oswego residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the ... More