Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
April 14, 2024
Today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) service advisor will know the proper coola... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
October 22, 2023
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
August 20, 2023
Today, Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Joliet are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
August 13, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
July 2, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 8, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) would like to give Joliet drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more s... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
August 21, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Joliet Drivers
July 8, 2022
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Joliet drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
May 17, 2022
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Procrastination Prevention in Joliet
January 2, 2022
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More