PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia
October 29, 2018
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
October 21, 2018
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Fuel Saving Tip for Batavia: Check Engine Light
October 14, 2018
Here's a question for Batavia, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditio... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia On Your Serpentine Belt
October 7, 2018
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Batavia, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
October 1, 2018
Like everything in the Illinois automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Illinois drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Batavia roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral visio... More