I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
October 9, 2022
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)
October 2, 2022
Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... More
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
September 25, 2022
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
September 18, 2022
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
September 11, 2022
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Aurora
September 5, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Aurora area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Aurora area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
September 4, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Aurora driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Auro... More
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
September 4, 2022
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora
September 3, 2022
Aurora area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Aurora drivers can't always avo... More
Suspension Service in Aurora at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
September 2, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Aurora may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Aurora. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More