It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
February 13, 2022
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Aurora. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... More
Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
February 6, 2022
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... More
The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
January 30, 2022
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
January 23, 2022
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
January 16, 2022
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
The New Blade in Town
January 9, 2022
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look. One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
January 2, 2022
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Advice on Buying New Tires
January 1, 2022
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Aurora driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Aurora off-roaders should be excited about the options avail... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
December 26, 2021
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
December 19, 2021
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Aurora drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora fuel system cleaning: O... More