Introduction to Diesels for Elgin, Illinois
January 29, 2018
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Elgin, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have ... More
Keep Your Elgin Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
January 21, 2018
Hey Elgin - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very import... More
Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
January 15, 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
January 8, 2018
Modern vehicles in and around Elgin run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Elgin drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strai... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Advice on What to Do After You Buy
January 3, 2018
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Elgin drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Elgin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families... More