What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
December 20, 2020
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
December 13, 2020
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln we get a lot of Lincoln drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Nebraska, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't le... More
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
December 6, 2020
We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... More
Lincoln Customer Detective Work
November 29, 2020
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challeng... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
November 22, 2020
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
November 15, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)
November 8, 2020
There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Lincoln
November 1, 2020
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Engine Air Filter Replacement
October 25, 2020
When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air fil... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
October 18, 2020
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Lincoln drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Nebraska roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the v... More