Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
March 6, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
February 13, 2022
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Diesel Maintenance for Illinois
January 23, 2022
At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines ... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
November 22, 2020
Most Joliet auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield), we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Joliet drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) arti... More
To Save Gas Around Joliet: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
July 19, 2020
One topic that hits the news in Illinois on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Illinois drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Joliet who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any... 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
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Joliet Drivers
February 11, 2019
Hello, Joliet residents. Let's talk fuel filters. 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 engine.Joliet auto owners don't need to filter their fuel ... More
How Do You Save Gas in Joliet, Illinois?
November 11, 2018
No one in Joliet, Illinois, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Illinois fuel prices, however, have spurred Joliet drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel pri... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
August 12, 2018
Joliet residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the h... 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