Transmission Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
May 30, 2018
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Chicago drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Illinois to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But prope... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
November 7, 2017
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): Timing Belt Overview
September 30, 2017
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Chicago. The timing belts important job i... More
Chicago Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
August 16, 2017
Any Chicago driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Chicago residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is ... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Chicago
February 5, 2017
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
September 26, 2016
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Chicago drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expen... More
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
July 17, 2016
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Chicago drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Chicago. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, s... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
June 5, 2016
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Chicago. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understan... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Chicago Drivers
January 13, 2016
Knowing how their engine works can help Chicago auto owners make informed decisions about car care and prevent pricey repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engines power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston tha... More