Make Your Battery Last
April 7, 2024
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent ... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
March 24, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
November 5, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
July 2, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
May 21, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 29, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen would like to give Homer Glen drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becomi... More
Battery Basics for Homer Glen
August 11, 2022
It's important for Homer Glen drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Homer Glen area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
July 31, 2022
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
July 13, 2022
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Homer Glen are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent ... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
July 10, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Homer Glen, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you driv... More