The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
October 29, 2023
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
October 22, 2023
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Elgin drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vib... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
October 15, 2023
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
October 8, 2023
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)
October 1, 2023
Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it produces exhaust! And when your engine starts behaving like it's exhausted, such as running poorly or getting lousy fuel economy, the trouble may be something called a PCV valve. Did you know it's a ser... More