Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
June 9, 2024
As your vehicle ages, its performance isnt quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because its gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesnt have the pep that it used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isnt quite as good... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Lockport, Illinois
March 10, 2024
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Lockport, Illinois, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Lockport, Illinois, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The... More
Fuel Injectors
August 29, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Lockport with a carburetor rolled out of the Illinois dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Lockport, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engin... More
Fuel Filter Service in Lockport, Illinois
August 19, 2022
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Lockport, Illinois
August 16, 2022
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Lockport area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clea... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
August 12, 2022
Lockport residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the... More
To Save Gas Around Lockport: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
July 23, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Illinois on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Illinois drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Lockport who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy a... More
Diesel Maintenance for Illinois
July 17, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diese... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Lockport
July 15, 2022
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Lockport, Illinois, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Lockport streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
January 16, 2022
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More