Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
April 26, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Lake In The Hills
April 19, 2020
Lake In The Hills drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Lake In The Hills area, but it does... More
Tracking True in Lake In The Hills: Wheel Alignment
April 12, 2020
At Tuffy Lake In The Hills, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Lake In The Hills alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. T... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
April 5, 2020
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More