Maintenance
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Frankfort drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 22, 2019
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's...
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Posted in Maintenance
on July 14, 2019
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Frankfort for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My fri...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 10, 2019
When your vehicle breaks down in the Frankfort, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible — with the problem fixed right the first time.We've b...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 03, 2019
All Frankfort 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 co...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 18, 2019
When it comes to their vehicles, some Frankfort residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Frankfort drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenan...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 07, 2019
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Frank...
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Posted in Maintenance
on December 31, 2018
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternat...
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Posted in Maintenance
on July 03, 2018
Frankfort area residents may remember when the U.S. government's "Cash for Clunkers" program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Frankfort drivers w...
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Posted in Maintenance
on May 28, 2018
Hey Frankfort - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on April 02, 2018
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