What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

July 29, 2018

Okay. You went to your local Joliet car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Joliet service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light st... More

The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil

July 23, 2018

Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More

Automotive Detective Work in Joliet

July 16, 2018

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Joliet. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somet... More

Wasteful Thinking

July 8, 2018

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

Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Joliet, Illinois

July 2, 2018

Everyone in Joliet, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Joliet, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that w... More