Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)
February 9, 2025
As you know, todays vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout the engine and exhaust system. And one of the most important is the oxygen sensor. Known as the O2 sensor f... More
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
September 29, 2024
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
April 9, 2023
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 23, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Oswego residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission co... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: Passing the Smell Test
August 3, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Oswego residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forge... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
July 4, 2021
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
November 15, 2020
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
March 24, 2019
Most Oswego drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicl... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
March 21, 2018
Hello Oswego! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to re... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Service for Your Exhaust System
November 14, 2016
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More