Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
May 17, 2022
If you're reading this article in Omaha, NE, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard tells you the manufacturer recommends some addition... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
January 30, 2022
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... More
10 Services Omaha Drivers Often Overlook
April 11, 2021
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Omaha. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Specif... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
April 4, 2021
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard we get a lot of Omaha drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around NE, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't lea... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard On Your Serpentine Belt
March 28, 2021
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Omaha, NE, 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 there's... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
March 14, 2021
Most Omaha folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Omaha market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been to... More
The Importance of Omaha Drivers Following Service Intervals
January 24, 2021
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Omaha with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
July 5, 2020
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Omaha streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that ... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Omaha
June 28, 2020
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 Center Millard for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My frien... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Omaha
June 7, 2020
As Omaha consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in NE, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff - es... More