Nighttime Visibility in Lake In The Hills
October 30, 2017
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Lake In The Hills area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Lake In The Hills: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
October 23, 2017
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Lake In The Hills drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near ... More
What's up with Diesels in Lake In The Hills?
October 16, 2017
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... More
Breathe Free in Lake In The Hills: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy Lake In The Hills
October 8, 2017
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Lake In The Hills drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar... More
Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
October 4, 2017
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Lake In The Hills streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon ... More