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Hey Joliet Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?Higher Joliet fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Joliet drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel p... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on August 21, 2017 Tracking True in Illinois: Wheel Alignment in JolietThe biggest issue for Joliet area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainf... Read More Posted in Automotive News on August 16, 2017 Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Fuel Saving Tip for Joliet: Check Engine LightHere's a question for Joliet, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.)Many co... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 31, 2017 The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Caring for Your TransmissionMost vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Joliet drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Joliet. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hil... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 23, 2017 Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 16, 2017 Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Joliet drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and s... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 09, 2017 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Causes of Wheel MisalignmentWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Joliet drivers often associate our wheels being "knocked" out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. W... Read More Posted in Automotive News on July 03, 2017 Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois DrivingWeight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Joliet knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Joliet area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartme... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 26, 2017 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Air Conditioning – Common ProblemYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Joliet. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Joliet drivers that visit Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) is contami... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on June 18, 2017 Joliet Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?Any Joliet driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Joliet residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is ... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on June 14, 2017 |
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