Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
October 9, 2022
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More
Lincoln, Nebraska Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
October 2, 2022
When winter approaches in Nebraska, Lincoln residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Nebraska winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Lincoln residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ve... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
September 25, 2022
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)
September 18, 2022
Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tires winds up with a flat or leak, whether it be from things like hitting a curb, running over a nail or picking up a sharp stone, it's time to have someone who knows what they're doing take care of it. ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Lincoln, Nebraska
September 11, 2022
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Lincoln area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean... More
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
September 4, 2022
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
August 28, 2022
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
August 21, 2022
For those of you in Lincoln, Nebraska who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes abo... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
August 14, 2022
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Lincoln
August 7, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Lincoln area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Lincoln area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More