The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
July 18, 2022
Modern Aurora vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora
July 19, 2020
When we Aurora residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abil... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
November 18, 2018
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
November 29, 2017
Okay. You went to your local Aurora car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Aurora service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light st... More
Automotive Detective Work in Aurora
September 29, 2017
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Aurora. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somet... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
April 14, 2015
Modern Aurora vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute thi... More