A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
November 5, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
September 10, 2023
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
A New Battery in Chicago
June 18, 2023
Hello Chicago drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Chicago, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new batte... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
January 15, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 28, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) would like to give Chicago drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more sp... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
August 7, 2022
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
July 31, 2022
Modern vehicles in and around Chicago run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Chicago drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really s... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
July 8, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Chicago, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive a... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Chicago Drivers
July 6, 2022
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Chicago drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cau... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
June 28, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy). Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Chicago runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke ... More