Differential Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: Viva la Difference
October 27, 2019
Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Elgin residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much s... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
October 20, 2019
Hello Elgin! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to reg... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Elgin
October 13, 2019
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Elgin, Illinois, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Elgin 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 the g... More
Trickle Down Technology
October 6, 2019
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More