Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Lincoln Vehicle
August 26, 2018
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Lincoln area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to w... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
August 12, 2018
Hello Lincoln resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your eng... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
June 7, 2018
Lincoln residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the ... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Lincoln, Nebraska
December 17, 2017
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Lincoln, Nebraska, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Lincoln, Nebraska, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The m... More
How Do You Save Gas in Lincoln, Nebraska?
September 3, 2017
No one in Lincoln, Nebraska, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Nebraska fuel prices, however, have spurred Lincoln drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel p... More
Introduction to Diesels for Lincoln, Nebraska
July 3, 2017
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Lincoln, Nebraska, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Nebraska are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe hav... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
June 18, 2017
Many Lincoln drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happe... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
June 5, 2017
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Lincoln resi... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Lincoln Tune Up
February 26, 2017
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
January 16, 2017
The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln, and Nebraska car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Lincoln drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel ec... More