Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen On Your Serpentine Belt
June 30, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Homer Glen, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. T... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Homer Glen Vehicle
June 29, 2022
Imagine you've left Homer Glen and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down.... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
June 28, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Homer Glen drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel th... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
June 26, 2022
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
Is Your Homer Glen Driving Severe?
June 19, 2022
People near Homer Glen, Illinois, often ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Homer Glen, Illinois, service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen look up ... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
June 12, 2022
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
June 5, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More