A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
July 25, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Homer Glen Drivers
July 18, 2021
Knowing how their engine works can help Homer Glen drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down ... More
See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
July 11, 2021
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen
July 4, 2021
There are a lot of drivers in Homer Glen who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Homer Glen folks don't even ... More