Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Serpentine Belt System Wear
April 19, 2026
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Orland Park drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not co... More
Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
April 15, 2026
What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the drive wheels to turn at different speeds (they do that when you turn). Inside the differential is a f... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
April 14, 2026
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
June 4, 2017
Today at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Orland Park area. Some newe... More