Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Timing Belt Overview
February 21, 2021
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Joliet. The timing belts important job is... More
The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)
February 14, 2021
Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tires winds up with a flat or leak, whether it be from things like hitting a curb, running over a nail or picking up a sharp stone, it's time to have someone who knows what they're doing take care of it. ... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
February 7, 2021
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More
The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
January 31, 2021
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
January 24, 2021
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
Emergency Items for Your vehicle
January 17, 2021
Local Joliet roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Joliet would h... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
January 10, 2021
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
January 3, 2021
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) and the Maintenance Mindset
January 1, 2021
When it comes to their vehicles, some Joliet residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Joliet drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just m... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
December 27, 2020
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More