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Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Lake In The HillsThese days many people in the Lake In The Hills area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the seve... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 16, 2018 Differential Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Viva la DifferenceEvery vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Lake In The Hills residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the ... Read More Posted in Differential Service on December 09, 2018 Relax When the Wind Blows in Illinois: Winter Car Prep for Lake In The Hills DriversWhen autumn comes around in Lake In The Hills, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Lake In The Hills drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto ad... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 03, 2018 Synthetic Oil for Lake In The Hills AutosIf you are a driver in Lake In The Hills and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 25, 2018 Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Lake In The Hills DriversKnowing how their engine works can help Lake In The Hills 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 mo... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on November 18, 2018 Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Lake In The HillsWhen it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Lake In The Hills drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.T... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on November 12, 2018 The Tuffy Lake In The Hills Basic Guide To Synthetic OilSynthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil – the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally ... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 05, 2018 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Serpentine Belt System WearThe primary job of the serpentine belt for Lake In The Hills 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 doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on October 28, 2018 Lake In The Hills, Illinois Winter Prep Service for Your AutoWhen winter approaches in Illinois, Lake In The Hills residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Illinois winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Lake In The Hills residents want is to get stranded out in the co... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 22, 2018 10 Services Lake In The Hills Drivers Often OverlookWe live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Lake In The Hills. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk ab... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 14, 2018 |
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