Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
January 1, 2023
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
December 25, 2022
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Power Steering Service in Joliet
September 7, 2022
Most Joliet drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steerin... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
September 4, 2022
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Defensive Driving in Joliet, Illinois
July 21, 2022
There was a man in the Joliet area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Illinois highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in J... More
Steer Right in Joliet
July 9, 2022
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Joliet drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
August 29, 2021
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... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Joliet
February 28, 2021
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Joliet. If you took an informal poll around Joliet 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 in Joli... More
Steering Clear in Joliet
March 15, 2020
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Joliet
August 4, 2019
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Joliet, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Joli... More