A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
March 3, 2024
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
January 7, 2024
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Joliet area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Joliet can conserve fue... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
December 11, 2022
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Joliet drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintena... More
Introduction to Diesels for Joliet, Illinois
November 6, 2022
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Joliet, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have... More
Fuel Injectors
September 2, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Joliet with a carburetor rolled out of the Illinois dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Joliet, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine co... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet for Better Performance
August 29, 2022
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
August 27, 2022
The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Joliet talking. It seems that Joliet folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel eco... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
August 26, 2022
The team at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet, and Illinois car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Joliet drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel econom... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
August 23, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) for a check up.In today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Joliet residents... More
Fuel Filter Service in Joliet, Illinois
August 22, 2022
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More