Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
February 11, 2024
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Lake In The Hills, Illinois
February 4, 2024
The median age for cars in the Lake In The Hills, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Lake In The Hills we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Lake In The Hills area, bring it into Tuffy Lake In ... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
January 28, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Lake In The Hills in Lake In The Hills for Better Performance
January 21, 2024
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Lake In The Hills Drivers
January 14, 2024
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Lake In The Hills auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
January 7, 2024
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
January 1, 2024
You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time. The reasons are simple. That will allow your tires to wear more evenly and reduce the noise your tires make as you drive down the road. There are di... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
December 31, 2023
The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Lake In The Hills talking. It seems that Lake In The Hills folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can ... More
Hey Lake In The Hills Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
December 24, 2023
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Lake In The Hills?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you ch... More
Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver
December 17, 2023
You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here are a few things you may give the cold-... More