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
Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
March 11, 2026
As your vehicle ages, its performance isnt quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because its gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesnt have the pep that it used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isnt quite as good... More
Ball Joint Replacement
March 10, 2026
Think about this the next time youre driving. Your front wheels can steer your vehicle and, at the same time, the wheels can move, even with all the irregularities in the road moving them up, down and in different directions. Pretty amazing engineering, wouldnt you say? What allows that are part... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
March 9, 2026
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
March 8, 2026
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Let Tuffy Fox River Grove Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
March 7, 2026
If you haven't shopped in the Fox River Grove area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Fox River Grove, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old ve... More