Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)
March 29, 2026
If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... More
(Ball Joint Replacement)
March 22, 2026
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some wear. Think of your hips. There are parts of our vehicles that are similar to them; just like hips allow y... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
March 17, 2026
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Fox River Grove in Fox River Grove
March 16, 2026
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Tuffy Fox River Grove Alternator Replacement Service in Fox River Grove
March 16, 2026
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Fox River Grove is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and l... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
March 15, 2026
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Fox River Grove
March 15, 2026
Many Fox River Grove drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Fox River Grove area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Fox River Grove dr... More
You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)
March 14, 2026
When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Heres a quick list of what those fluids look, smell and feel like, as well as what they might be. No, we dont recommend you taste them to ... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
March 13, 2026
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fox River Grove: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
March 12, 2026
When Fox River Grove drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake s... More