"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
October 6, 2019
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
September 29, 2019
The team at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago, and Illinois car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Chicago drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel econom... More
Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
September 22, 2019
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Chicago drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) fuel system cleaning: Ove... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
September 15, 2019
A lot of us Chicago drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Illinois motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousa... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
September 8, 2019
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Chicago Drivers
September 1, 2019
When people in Chicago talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Illinois? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our ... More
Let Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
August 25, 2019
If you haven't shopped in the Chicago area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Chicago, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a few ... More
Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Engine Air Filter Replacement
August 18, 2019
When your experienced Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter.... 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
Arrive Alive in Chicago
August 4, 2019
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Chicago. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Illinois roads.The truth is that all of us... More