Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) On Your Serpentine Belt
November 29, 2016
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Chicago, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
November 23, 2016
There are a lot of drivers in Chicago who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Chicago folks don't even have t... More
Automotive Detective Work in Chicago
November 14, 2016
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Chicago. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when some... More
Tracking True in Chicago: Wheel Alignment
November 7, 2016
At Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy), we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for... More