Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Aurora
October 15, 2017
Every Aurora car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Aurora
February 20, 2017
As Aurora consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stu... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
December 6, 2016
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora we get a lot of Aurora drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leav... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
November 15, 2016
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Aurora streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora?
September 19, 2016
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Aurora drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and ... More
Maintenance on My Mind
July 26, 2016
Ask any Aurora man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in ... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
April 24, 2016
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night ... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
April 4, 2016
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Aurora drivers want t... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Aurora Car Owners
February 28, 2016
A generation ago, Aurora drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Aurora shop every year or two for repairs seemed... More
The Importance of Aurora Drivers Following Service Intervals
February 26, 2016
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Aurora with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundr... More