Super Slick at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago: Synthetic Oil
November 27, 2017
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Below 45 Degrees in Chicago: Consider Winter Tires
November 20, 2017
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Chicago drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out and... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
November 15, 2017
Many Chicago car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fil... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
November 7, 2017
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More