Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
March 13, 2022
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Chicago use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Chicago (... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
March 6, 2022
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Chicago.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing bel... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
February 27, 2022
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
February 20, 2022
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... 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
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
February 6, 2022
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)
January 30, 2022
Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... More
See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
January 23, 2022
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More
The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller
January 16, 2022
Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
January 9, 2022
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More