Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
March 31, 2024
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Aurora Drivers
June 25, 2023
Knowing how their engine works can help Aurora drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down whil... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
April 16, 2023
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
July 29, 2022
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Aurora drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Aurora. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stu... More
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
August 29, 2021
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Aurora drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expens... More
Aurora Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
January 1, 2019
Any Aurora driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Aurora residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is th... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora
December 23, 2018
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Aurora
July 4, 2018
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Aurora
March 7, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Aurora drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission wil... More