Drive Train Service in Homer Glen at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen

March 29, 2020

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More

Give me a Brake (Light)!

March 22, 2020

If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

March 15, 2020

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More

Change is Good (Oil Change)

March 8, 2020

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More

Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen

March 1, 2020

With Homer Glen gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Homer Glen area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in ... More