Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)

If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional mo...

December 18, 2022

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Battery

Tuffy Lake In The Hills Automotive Tips: Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical sy...

Dec 11, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)

We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate...

Dec 04, 2022 Read

Suspension

Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)

When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your...

Nov 27, 2022 Read

Winter Prep

Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)

Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the wi...

Nov 20, 2022 Read

Suspension

Keeping Your Lake In The Hills Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter

Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter?A. A filter for your Lake In The Hills house?B. A fresh, pin...

Nov 13, 2022 Read

Tires and Wheels

Tuffy Lake In The Hills Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

Welcome to the Tuffy Lake In The Hills automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of ti...

Nov 06, 2022 Read

Serpentine Belt

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt...

Oct 30, 2022 Read

Safety

Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Lake In The Hills

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervou...

Oct 23, 2022 Read

TPMS

Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure y...

Oct 16, 2022 Read