Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

October 6, 2019

All Lincoln service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thr... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

September 29, 2019

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Lincoln streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas tha... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Lincoln, Nebraska

September 22, 2019

The median age for cars in the Lincoln, Nebraska area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Lincoln area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Auto Servic... More

Fuel Filter Service in Lincoln, Nebraska

September 15, 2019

There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More

Charge It in Lincoln for Extended Battery Life

September 8, 2019

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Lincoln, Nebraska, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out t... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

September 1, 2019

The price of gas in Nebraska has got people in Lincoln talking. It seems that Lincoln folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel e... More

When You Hear the Crash in Lincoln: What to Do After an Accident

August 25, 2019

Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln

August 18, 2019

When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Lincoln can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Lincoln ... More

Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln

August 11, 2019

All of us in Lincoln know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air fil... More

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln

August 4, 2019

Warm weather or cold, Lincoln drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Lincoln people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules ... More