Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

July 31, 2018

Aurora drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubr... More

Gas Savings in Aurora: Sharpen Your Pencil

July 23, 2018

High gas prices in Aurora increase the cost of living for Illinois drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Aurora vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mainten... More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Aurora

July 16, 2018

There's a segment of the Aurora area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More

Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora

July 10, 2018

A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Aurora drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls heavy ... More

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Aurora

July 4, 2018

Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More