Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago

July 3, 2022

Tires do a lot of work for Chicago drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Chicago. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. Wit... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago

July 2, 2022

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Chicago road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - ... More

Professional Fuel System Cleaning

July 1, 2022

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More

Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)

June 30, 2022

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Chicago drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the v... More

Nighttime Visibility in Chicago

June 29, 2022

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Chicago area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions ... More

Battery Replacement at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago

June 28, 2022

Hello, welcome to Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy). Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Chicago runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke ... More

Hey Chicago Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?

June 27, 2022

Nowadays, Chicago drivers are paying more at Illinois gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Illinois drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old v... More

Water Pump

June 26, 2022

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)

June 26, 2022

Many Chicago drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Chicago area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Chicago drivers, that look include... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)

June 19, 2022

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in ... More