Make Your Battery Last
February 26, 2019
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of A... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 16, 2018
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Aurora residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actu... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
February 13, 2018
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
January 23, 2018
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Aurora residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oi... More
Battery Basics for Aurora
November 14, 2017
It's important for Aurora drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Aurora area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However... More
Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
May 21, 2017
Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Making a Battery Last Longer
March 6, 2017
One thing all Aurora drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depl... More
A New Battery in Aurora
December 19, 2016
Hello Aurora drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Aurora, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Aurora Drivers
August 7, 2016
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Aurora drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora
July 31, 2016
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Aurora runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our s... More