Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
August 31, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Lockport, 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 Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport service advisor tha... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
August 17, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Lockport, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Lockport drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandabl... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Lockport?
August 11, 2022
There is a clear and vocal demand in Lockport and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Lockport area roads today, and many more being deve... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Lockport
July 31, 2022
One Lockport automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Lockport, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tr... More
Differential Service in Lockport, Illinois - What You Need to Know
July 14, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Lockport, Illinois, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differentia... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
March 13, 2022
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
October 17, 2021
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Drive Train Service in Lockport at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
March 21, 2021
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
The Best Test
April 12, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
June 30, 2019
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More