Fuel for Thought
December 1, 2024
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
April 21, 2024
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
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
December 24, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
May 23, 2021
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport
April 18, 2021
With Lockport gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Lockport area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illi... More
Hey Lockport Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
September 15, 2019
Higher Lockport fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Lockport drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fu... More
Wasteful Thinking
June 2, 2019
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
May 19, 2019
Most Lockport drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Lockport drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something mo... More
Good Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Equals Good Fuel Economy in Lockport
October 30, 2017
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Lockport drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through prevent... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Really Save Gas?
July 10, 2016
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Lockport drivers don't always extend those... More