Service to Improve Fuel Economy
April 5, 2020
The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Aurora talking. It seems that Aurora folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel eco... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
January 17, 2020
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Aurora area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Aurora can conserve fue... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Aurora, Illinois
January 14, 2020
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Illinois environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Aurora drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Aurora ... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
December 1, 2019
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora for Better Performance
May 26, 2019
Hi Aurora residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the eng... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Aurora Vehicle
April 7, 2019
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Aurora area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to wa... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
March 24, 2019
Most Aurora auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Aurora drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora ar... More
Introduction to Diesels for Aurora, Illinois
November 26, 2018
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Aurora, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Aurora
October 21, 2018
With high fuel prices in Aurora, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Aurora, Illinois
October 7, 2018
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Aurora, Illinois.Unless they drive a vintage car, Aurora auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a sche... More