DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
August 25, 2019
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
Saving Lives in Omaha with Tire Pressure
August 18, 2019
All new passenger vehicles on our Omaha, NE, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you still ... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
August 11, 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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Omaha
August 4, 2019
Let's talk about something critical for all Omaha drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps your... More