Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Serpentine Belt Overview
January 27, 2019
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
January 21, 2019
Like everything in the Nebraska automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Nebraska drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Lincoln roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral visio... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Lincoln Vehicle
January 13, 2019
Imagine you've left Lincoln and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down. Yo... More
Steer Right in Lincoln
January 6, 2019
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Lincoln drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent year... More
Engine Hydration for Lincoln Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
January 1, 2019
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More