Busting Automotive Myths in Batavia, Illinois
July 28, 2019
Myths passed around our Batavia, Illinois community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedent... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
July 21, 2019
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
July 14, 2019
Hello 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... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia?
July 7, 2019
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 service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness an... More