Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
November 17, 2024
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
May 26, 2024
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Lincoln Bigf... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
May 19, 2024
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive... More
Keep Your Lincoln Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
January 21, 2024
Hey Lincoln - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very impo... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln?
November 5, 2023
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Lincoln drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Nebraska who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness an... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
April 2, 2023
Most Lincoln 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 Lincoln market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have bee... 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
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 17, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Lincoln and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of... More
10 Services Lincoln Drivers Often Overlook
July 13, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Lincoln. 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. Spec... More
Budget for Maintenance in Lincoln
July 12, 2022
Sometimes busy Lincoln residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Nebraska in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced t... More