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Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service BataviaHello Batavia! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to r... Read More Posted in Exhaust on July 14, 2019 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia?Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Batavia drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe s... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 07, 2019 When "Shady" is a Good ThingJust like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 30, 2019 Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Power Steering ServiceHave you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... Read More Posted in Steering on June 23, 2019 How Your Check Engine Light WorksHave you ever had an experience like this in Batavia, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!Yo... Read More Posted in Dashboard on June 16, 2019 Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service BataviaBatavia residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the whil... Read More Posted in Cooling System on June 09, 2019 Tire Replacement: What Batavia Drivers Need to KnowLooking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go fro... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 02, 2019 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Rotor ProblemsThe 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 Batavia.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... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 26, 2019 By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in BataviaEver notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Batavia drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but i... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 19, 2019 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in BataviaThere's a segment of the Batavia area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,00... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 12, 2019 |
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