Drive Defensively in Illinois
December 27, 2016
Car care is part of auto safety in Homer Glen. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Illinois roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundi... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Homer Glen
December 19, 2016
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Homer Glen, Illinois, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Homer Glen streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just s... More
PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen
December 12, 2016
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Why People in Homer Glen Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
December 5, 2016
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Homer Glen, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some ... More