Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
March 24, 2024
When we Chicago residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abi... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
August 10, 2022
Okay. You went to your local Chicago car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Chicago service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light ... More
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
July 5, 2022
Modern Chicago vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thing... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
June 5, 2017
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) 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 Module is... More
Automotive Detective Work in Chicago
November 14, 2016
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Chicago. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when some... More
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
August 12, 2015
Modern Chicago vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute th... More
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
November 14, 2014
Okay. You went to your local Chicago car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Chicago service station, but on the way, the check engine l... More