Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

August 25, 2019

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Joliet residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oi... More

The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

August 18, 2019

There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle

August 11, 2019

Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Joliet, Illinois, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnostic ... 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