Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)

November 29, 2020

You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

November 22, 2020

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

November 15, 2020

Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

November 8, 2020

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

How Do You Save Gas in Aurora, Illinois?

November 1, 2020

No one in Aurora, Illinois, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Illinois fuel prices, however, have spurred Aurora drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel pri... More