Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
June 25, 2023
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
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet
September 3, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Joliet residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission con... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
August 28, 2022
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
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
August 2, 2020
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
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 28, 2019
Hello Joliet! 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 government to re... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Service for Your Exhaust System
April 2, 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
PCV Valve: What Is It?
December 10, 2017
Most Joliet drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicl... More
Joliet Exhaust and Emissions Service
November 6, 2017
Many Joliet 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 Joliet (South Plainfield) is really a lot more comprehensive these days.... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
March 27, 2017
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
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Passing the Smell Test
November 14, 2016
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Joliet 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 sometimes we forge... More