PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln
July 18, 2022
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
July 17, 2022
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 17, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Lincoln and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of... More
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
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Lincoln, Nebraska
July 15, 2022
Lincoln auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Lincoln, Nebraska, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care... 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
10 Services Lincoln Drivers Often Overlook
July 13, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Lincoln. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spec... More
Budget for Maintenance in Lincoln
July 12, 2022
Sometimes busy Lincoln residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Nebraska in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced t... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
July 11, 2022
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More
Smart Lincoln Drivers Protect Against Overheating
July 10, 2022
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Lincoln drivers t... More