Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard Service for Your Exhaust System
May 21, 2023
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
August 7, 2022
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Omaha Exhaust and Emissions Service
May 1, 2022
Many Omaha residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard is really a lot more comprehensive the... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
January 23, 2022
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
May 23, 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
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Passing the Smell Test
January 13, 2019
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Omaha residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All NE folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha
September 3, 2018
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Omaha residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emis... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 13, 2018
Most Omaha drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicle... More