Keep Your Cool in Homer Glen: Air Conditioning Service

June 27, 2016

Most Homer Glen drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Homer Glen vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some ... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Viva la Difference

June 21, 2016

Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Homer Glen residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a m... More

Keeping Your Homer Glen Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter

June 12, 2016

Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Homer Glen house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out c... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Making a Battery Last Longer

June 5, 2016

One thing all Homer Glen drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be dee... More