Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln
July 16, 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Lincoln drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Nebraska to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But prope... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Lincoln Drivers
July 14, 2022
Knowing how their engine works can help Lincoln drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down whi... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Lincoln
July 7, 2022
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
June 28, 2020
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Lincoln drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expen... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
May 31, 2020
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln
November 3, 2019
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
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
October 27, 2019
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Lincoln. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understan... More
Smooth Shifting in Lincoln, Nebraska: Transmission Service
March 10, 2019
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
March 3, 2019
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Lincoln drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Lincoln. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, s... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
December 30, 2018
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Lincoln.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing bel... More