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Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Joliet vehicleIf you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Joliet area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 12, 2016 Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Advice on Buying New TiresToday's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Joliet driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Joliet off-roaders should be excited about the options... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 06, 2016 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be ReplacedThe timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Joliet drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expens... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on June 27, 2016 Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Joliet, Illinois customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 19, 2016 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Joliet DriversPeople in Joliet have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. T... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 14, 2016 Shake It up in Joliet!: Why Wheel BalancingOur vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of b... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 06, 2016 What Joliet Automotive Service Consumers Should KnowThere are some things drivers should know about Joliet car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet wants to build a trusting relations... Read More Posted in Service Standards on May 29, 2016 How Your Check Engine Light WorksHave you ever had an experience like this in Joliet, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, bu... Read More Posted in Dashboard on May 22, 2016 Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your al... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 15, 2016 Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in JolietWith Joliet gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Joliet area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illinois... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on May 08, 2016 |
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