Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Rotor Problems

February 28, 2021

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Lincoln.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less... More

Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)

February 21, 2021

Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2

February 14, 2021

Nebraska service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Lincoln drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln fuel system cleaning:... More

Lincoln Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?

February 7, 2021

The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Lincoln, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaft... More