PCV Valve Replacement
August 21, 2022
Hello Oswego, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 21, 2022
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Oswego drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it... More
Severe Service Requirements
August 20, 2022
A lot of Oswego drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom... More
Winter Tires
August 19, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Oswego driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires only in thei... More
Cooling System Components
August 18, 2022
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Oswego auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Illinois.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usual... More
Maintenance Free Myth
August 17, 2022
Sometimes we hear Oswego car owners say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 16, 2022
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Oswego road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - w... More
Shake It up in Oswego!: Why Wheel Balancing
August 15, 2022
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 14, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Oswego runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our s... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
August 14, 2022
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More