The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
December 30, 2018
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Homer Glen auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centra... More
Tracking True in Homer Glen: Wheel Alignment
December 24, 2018
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are... More
Homer Glen Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
December 16, 2018
Let's talk about air quality in Homer Glen. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Homer Glen drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cab... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
December 10, 2018
All Homer Glen service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More
Easy Miles ? Do Homer Glen Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
December 2, 2018
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More