Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park On Your Serpentine Belt
December 25, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Orland Park, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. ... More
Hitting The Brakes In Orland Park
December 18, 2022
Hello Orland Park, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rol... More
Below 45 Degrees in Orland Park: Consider Winter Tires
December 11, 2022
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Orland Park drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out... More
Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)
December 4, 2022
For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all equally important: starting, stopping and steering. For your vehicle to be at its safest, all three functions must be in top shape. Steering is one of those things we take for granted. After all, y... More