PCV Valve Replacement
March 31, 2019
Hello Omaha, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs ... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
March 24, 2019
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by autom... More
Severe Service Requirements
March 17, 2019
A lot of Omaha drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automo... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
March 10, 2019
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Omaha, NE, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Omaha area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the last d... More
Under Pressure in Omaha: TPMS
March 3, 2019
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Omaha, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 200... More