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Helping Your Engine Breathe Easier

You may have heard someone tell you its time to replace your vehicles engine air filter and thought, Its OK. Ill do it in a while. While its tempting to put that off, keep in mind that having you...

September 06, 2026

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That Clunk Isn’t Normal: Why Your U-Joints Need Lubrication (Lubricate U-Joints)

If youve noticed a clunk when shifting from park to drive, accelerating from a stop or letting of...

Aug 30, 2026 Read

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Grease is the Word

If you have a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle, it has a driveshaft. Its the metal t...

Aug 23, 2026 Read

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Why Does My Battery Go Dead (The Silent Battery Killers Under Your Hood)

Its a sound you dont want to hear when you turn your ignition key or push your ignition button: s...

Aug 16, 2026 Read

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Knowledge is Power (Battery Testing)

Its likely happened to you once or twice. You head to your vehicle, open the door, turn the key ...

Aug 09, 2026 Read

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Straight Steering Starts Here

Wheel alignment is one of those maintenance items you probably dont notice until something doesnt...

Aug 02, 2026 Read

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Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) for Better Performance

Hi Joliet residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to...

Jul 26, 2026 Read

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Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)

No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas ...

Jul 19, 2026 Read

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Steer Clear (Power Steering Pump Replacement)

When it comes to ease and precision of steering, todays vehicles are engineering marvels. One of...

Jul 12, 2026 Read

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Spend Less, Drive More: Go Synthetic

Oil changes are vital to your engine because clean oil is essential to make it efficient, reliabl...

Jul 05, 2026 Read