Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
September 24, 2018
Many Aurora drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happene... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
June 17, 2018
The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora, and Illinois car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Aurora drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel econo... More
To Save Gas Around Aurora: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
April 30, 2018
One topic that hits the news in Illinois on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Illinois drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Aurora who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
April 3, 2018
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
February 25, 2018
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Aurora use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & Aut... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Aurora
January 14, 2018
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Aurora, Illinois, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Aurora streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the... More
Fuel Filter Service in Aurora, Illinois
October 2, 2017
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois Driving
April 18, 2017
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Aurora knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Aurora area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
February 6, 2017
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Aurora residen... More
Diesel Maintenance for Illinois
October 3, 2016
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines... More