Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
October 13, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)
September 8, 2024
As you know, todays vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout the engine and exhaust system. And one of the most important is the oxygen sensor. Known as the O2 sensor f... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills
June 23, 2024
Hello Lake In The Hills! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States gover... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills in Lake In The Hills
August 24, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Lake In The Hills residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Passing the Smell Test
August 5, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Lake In The Hills residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometim... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
December 5, 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
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
March 21, 2021
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
Tuffy Lake In The Hills Service for Your Exhaust System
July 17, 2018
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 Lake In The Hills Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
July 3, 2018
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
Lake In The Hills Exhaust and Emissions Service
April 4, 2017
Many Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hills is really a lot more comprehensive these da... More