Suspension Service in Chicago at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
August 30, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Chicago may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Chicago. Its job is to keep your wheels... More
Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Radiator Service
August 29, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Chicago, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine ... 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
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
August 28, 2022
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
Power Steering Service in Chicago
August 27, 2022
Most Chicago drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steeri... More
Air Conditioning Service in Chicago
August 26, 2022
Hey Chicago! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Chicago drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ... More
Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
August 25, 2022
Here is a questions for Chicago drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
August 24, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Chicago, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) service advisor that your differ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
August 23, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Chicago residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission cont... More
Fuel Injectors
August 22, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Chicago with a carburetor rolled out of the Illinois dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Chicago, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine ... More