Engine Hydration for Omaha Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
December 29, 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
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Omaha, NE
December 22, 2019
The median age for cars in the Omaha, NE area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Omaha area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service C... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha: Synthetic Oil
December 15, 2019
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
December 8, 2019
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, NE folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do withou... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
December 1, 2019
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More