What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
May 9, 2021
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
May 2, 2021
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
April 25, 2021
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)
April 18, 2021
When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... 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
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
March 21, 2021
Most Omaha drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. NE folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Omaha drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we can do... 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
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
March 7, 2021
For those of you in Omaha, NE who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 h... More