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