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Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in PapilllionToday we're going to talk about power steering service in Papilllion. If you took an informal poll around Papilllion you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people... Read More Posted in Steering on January 17, 2021 Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on January 10, 2021 Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 03, 2021 Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator.The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... Read More Posted in Battery on January 01, 2021 Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... Read More Posted in Steering on December 27, 2020 Distracted DrivingWhen asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on December 20, 2020 Tuffy Papillion Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesHello Nebraska! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 13, 2020 What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... Read More Posted in Tires on December 06, 2020 Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found yourself in the middle o... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 29, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Papillion: Serpentine Belt System WearThe primary job of the serpentine belt for Papilllion drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not com... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on November 22, 2020 |
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