How Do You Save Gas in Omaha, NE?
August 2, 2020
No one in Omaha, NE, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising NE fuel prices, however, have spurred Omaha drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we st... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
July 26, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Tire Replacement Overview
July 19, 2020
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Omaha drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of ti... More
Tire Replacement: What Omaha Drivers Need to Know
July 12, 2020
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... 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
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha
June 21, 2020
When we Omaha residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abili... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Omaha
June 14, 2020
One Omaha automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Omaha, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmis... 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
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
May 31, 2020
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More