Power Steering Service in Omaha
May 14, 2023
Most Omaha drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering... More
Fuel Filter Service in Omaha, NE
May 7, 2023
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
April 30, 2023
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger cabin. Pretty tall order, wouldn't you say? ... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
April 23, 2023
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Omaha
April 16, 2023
Theres not much Omaha drivers can do about the price of gas in NE, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lights and ... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
April 9, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
April 2, 2023
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha
March 26, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Omaha, NE Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
March 19, 2023
When winter approaches in NE, Omaha residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for NE winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Omaha residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to be safe... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
March 12, 2023
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More