Wasteful Thinking
September 25, 2022
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
September 18, 2022
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
September 11, 2022
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
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
September 4, 2022
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
The Edible Engine
August 28, 2022
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
August 21, 2022
Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
August 14, 2022
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, PAPILLION Car Owners
August 7, 2022
A generation ago, PAPILLION drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your PAPILLION shop every year or two for repairs ... More
Tuffy Papillion Fuel Saving Tip for PAPILLION: Check Engine Light
July 31, 2022
Here's a question for PAPILLION, NE : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions t... More
The Tuffy Papillion Guide to Custom Wheels
July 24, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many PAPILLION drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, th... More