What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
December 15, 2024
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)
August 4, 2024
As you know, todays vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout the engine and exhaust system. And one of the most important is the oxygen sensor. Known as the O2 sensor f... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Passing the Smell Test
July 14, 2024
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Batavia residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forg... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
June 2, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
January 28, 2024
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
June 4, 2023
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia
August 25, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Batavia residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission ... 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
PCV Valve: What Is It?
July 8, 2018
Most Batavia drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehic... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Service for Your Exhaust System
May 13, 2018
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More