On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
April 19, 2020
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Mo... More
Homer Glen, Illinois Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
April 12, 2020
When winter approaches in Illinois, Homer Glen residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Illinois winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Homer Glen residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need y... More
A Bright Idea
April 5, 2020
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
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
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Homer Glen
February 23, 2020
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Homer Glen can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just ... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
February 16, 2020
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More