All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
June 4, 2023
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 23, 2023
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 31, 2022
Oswego area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Oswego drivers can't always avo... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Oswego Vehicle
July 3, 2022
Imagine you've left Oswego and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down. You... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
April 3, 2022
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
January 17, 2021
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
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
Straight and True in Oswego: Wheel Alignment
September 13, 2020
Most Oswego folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Oswego is... More
Tracking True in Oswego: Wheel Alignment
July 5, 2020
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspect... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
February 4, 2019
Many Oswego drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal p... More