Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Chicago, Illinois
December 30, 2018
Every car in Chicago, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Vi... More
Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
December 23, 2018
Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Chicago, Illinois
December 16, 2018
The cooling system keeps Illinois vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Chicago. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Chicago drivers associate wit... More
Fuel Filter Service in Chicago, Illinois
December 9, 2018
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
December 2, 2018
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Chicago auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central e... More