Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
October 27, 2019
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More
Keep Your Cool in Oswego: Air Conditioning Service
October 20, 2019
Most Oswego drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Oswego vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the m... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
October 13, 2019
All Oswego service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thro... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Oswego, Illinois
October 6, 2019
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Oswego, Illinois, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Oswego, Illinois, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The man... More