Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
May 1, 2022
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
October 10, 2021
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Procrastination Prevention in Chicago
November 24, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): Battery Testing
October 13, 2019
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Chicago drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as poss... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
August 11, 2019
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Make Your Battery Last
March 10, 2019
Today's report from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Chic... 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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): Making a Battery Last Longer
November 18, 2018
One thing all Chicago drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply deplet... More
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
August 7, 2018
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Alternator Replacement Service in Chicago
June 17, 2018
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Chicago is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depa... More