Picking the Right Tires in Omaha
January 23, 2022
Shopping for tires in Omaha can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Omaha are looking for maximum summertime performance.... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
January 16, 2022
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
January 9, 2022
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Omaha (Evans St)
January 2, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) for a check up.In today's Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Omaha residents need fuel to go, a... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
January 1, 2022
All Nebraska pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Omaha automoti... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
December 26, 2021
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Keep Your Omaha Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
December 19, 2021
Hey Omaha - 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 import... More
To Save Gas Around Omaha: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
December 12, 2021
One topic that hits the news in Nebraska on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Nebraska drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Omaha who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any ... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
December 5, 2021
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
November 28, 2021
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Nebraska folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More