Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
November 10, 2024
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More
Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)
July 14, 2024
Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engines many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the synchronizing of two of your engines components, the camshaft, and the ... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
November 12, 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
Smooth Shifting in Orland Park, Illinois: Transmission Service
August 11, 2022
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Orland Park Drivers
August 7, 2022
Knowing how their engine works can help Orland Park 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... More
The Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
July 27, 2022
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Orland Park drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Orland Park. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for ... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Orland Park
October 10, 2021
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
Orland Park Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
March 1, 2020
Any Orland Park 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 Orland Park residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of ... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
May 19, 2019
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Orland Park. 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 under... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
January 1, 2019
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Orland Park 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 e... More