Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)
June 25, 2023
Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... More
The Tuffy Lake In The Hills Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
June 18, 2023
There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Lake In The Hills in Lake In The Hills
June 11, 2023
With Lake In The Hills gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Lake In The Hills area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the co... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
June 4, 2023
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More