Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Rotor Problems
September 19, 2021
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Omaha.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less c... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha
September 12, 2021
Most NE auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning system... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
September 5, 2021
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Air Conditioning Inspection
August 29, 2021
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Omaha require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some par... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
August 22, 2021
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
August 15, 2021
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
August 8, 2021
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
August 1, 2021
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
July 25, 2021
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Contro... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
July 18, 2021
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More