Air Conditioning Service in Lincoln
July 31, 2022
Hey Lincoln! Let's talk about one of our Nebraska summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Lincoln drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
July 31, 2022
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
July 30, 2022
Here is a questions for Lincoln drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
July 29, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Lincoln, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln service advisor that your di... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln
July 28, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Lincoln residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission ... More
Fuel Injectors
July 27, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Lincoln with a carburetor rolled out of the Nebraska dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Lincoln, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine ... More
PCV Valve Replacement
July 26, 2022
Hello Lincoln, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hang... More
Severe Service Requirements
July 25, 2022
A lot of Lincoln drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of auto... More
Winter Tires
July 24, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Lincoln driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Nebraska, winter tires differed from highway tires only in the... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
July 24, 2022
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More