Deciphering the Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Menu Board
September 30, 2014
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Elgin, Illinois service centers like Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Elgin
September 24, 2014
Every Elgin car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Heres what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your SUV owners manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, ... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
September 18, 2014
All Illinois pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget vital steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is wh... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring For Your Elgin Auto
September 10, 2014
Elgin drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Elgin come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Elgin have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors o... More
Protecting Your SUV From Theft In Elgin, Illinois
September 4, 2014
Every car in Elgin, Illinois is at risk for theft. So it's up to us Elgin car owners to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protectin... More