Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)

If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you s...

April 09, 2023

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Maintenance

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln

Most Lincoln folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday w...

Apr 02, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens ...

Mar 26, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver

You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special ...

Mar 19, 2023 Read

Inspection

Why People in Lincoln Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced

A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Lincoln, Nebraska, roads have ...

Mar 12, 2023 Read

Steering

Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that make...

Mar 05, 2023 Read

Exhaust

Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)

Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. ...

Feb 26, 2023 Read

Battery

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, ba...

Feb 19, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)

So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the ...

Feb 12, 2023 Read

Fluids

A New Battery in Lincoln

Hello Lincoln drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable b...

Feb 05, 2023 Read