A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
January 29, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
January 22, 2023
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
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
January 15, 2023
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your PAPILLION Vehicle
January 8, 2023
PAPILLION drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in NE come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the PAPILLION area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
January 1, 2023
Some of us PAPILLION drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around NE, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hard... More
Tire Maintenance in PAPILLION
December 25, 2022
With the recent focus in the PAPILLION area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.PAPILLION drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, ... More
Tuffy Papillion: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
December 18, 2022
Most PAPILLION auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Papillion, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can PAPILLION drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Papillion article, we're focusing on the... More
PAPILLION Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
December 11, 2022
Let's talk about air quality in PAPILLION. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, PAPILLION drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
December 4, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in PAPILLION to a... More
The Tuffy Papillion Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
November 27, 2022
Modern PAPILLION vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thi... More