The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
July 10, 2022
Modern Joliet vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet
July 21, 2019
When we Joliet residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abil... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 29, 2018
Okay. You went to your local Joliet car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Joliet service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light st... More
Automotive Detective Work in Joliet
July 16, 2018
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Joliet. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somet... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
November 12, 2017
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module ... More