ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Lincoln Nebraska
December 19, 2021
When accidents occur in Lincoln, Nebraska, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Nebraska police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets,... More
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
December 12, 2021
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
Cool Running (Water Pump)
December 5, 2021
Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump. Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
November 28, 2021
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
November 21, 2021
These days many people in the Lincoln area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintena... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
November 14, 2021
Good vehicle care for us Lincoln residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differen... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
November 7, 2021
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
October 31, 2021
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More
The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)
October 24, 2021
As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
October 17, 2021
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Nebraska residents to review their finances. More and more Lincoln drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today ... More