When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
January 26, 2020
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
January 20, 2020
Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Oswego conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the ti... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
January 19, 2020
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
A Cold Day in Oswego ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
January 19, 2020
Most Oswego drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Oswego rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot ... More
Make your Service Visit at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego a Good One
January 18, 2020
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
January 17, 2020
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Oswego residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oi... 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
Keep Your Cool in Oswego
January 15, 2020
Oswego drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coo... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
January 14, 2020
There are a lot of things in life that Oswego residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Oswego dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don'... More