Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Homer Glen

January 28, 2019

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Homer Glen, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy ... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen for Better Performance

January 20, 2019

Hi Homer Glen residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn... More

Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen

January 13, 2019

Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Homer ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Signs of an Alignment Problem

January 6, 2019

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Homer Glen drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. W... More

The Maintenance Free Myth

January 1, 2019

Sometimes we hear people in Homer Glen say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comp... More