Automotive Tips from Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): Brake Noise
January 26, 2020
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Chicago. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expo... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Chicago
January 20, 2020
Do you like to shop for shoes in Chicago?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tir... More
In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)
January 19, 2020
It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... More
Chicago Tire Repair
January 19, 2020
Most Chicago residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Chicago drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Illinois gas prices, we've all heard about the impo... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Chicago
January 18, 2020
Today we want to talk to Chicago drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though t... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
January 17, 2020
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Fuel for Thought
January 16, 2020
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
The Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Guide to Tire Specs
January 15, 2020
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Chicago service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manag... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
January 14, 2020
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More