Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
June 25, 2023
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
September 18, 2022
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen
August 24, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Homer Glen residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emi... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Passing the Smell Test
July 30, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Homer Glen residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we f... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
February 28, 2021
Hello Homer Glen! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government t... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
August 23, 2020
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Service for Your Exhaust System
September 30, 2018
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Homer Glen Exhaust and Emissions Service
January 7, 2018
Many Homer Glen residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen is really a lot more comprehensive th... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
November 1, 2016
Most Homer Glen drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ve... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Passing the Smell Test
February 12, 2015
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Homer Glen car owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, bu... More