Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
April 7, 2024
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
March 3, 2024
Most Chicago drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Chicago drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
February 13, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Really Save Gas?
October 18, 2020
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Chicago drivers don't always extend those ... More
Fuel for Thought
January 16, 2020
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Wasteful Thinking
July 31, 2018
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
March 20, 2018
With Chicago gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Chicago 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 Illino... More
Hey Chicago Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
June 27, 2017
Higher Chicago fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Chicago drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel... More
Good Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Equals Good Fuel Economy in Chicago
May 8, 2016
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Chicago drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventi... More