Battery Basics for Joliet

April 30, 2018

It's important for Joliet drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Joliet area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However... More

Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Joliet Drivers

April 22, 2018

Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Joliet auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they n... More

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

April 16, 2018

Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More

Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

April 9, 2018

Most people in the Joliet area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some... More

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Service for Your Exhaust System

April 2, 2018

Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More