Hitting The Brakes In Joliet
July 27, 2022
Hello Joliet, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls of... More
Wiper Blades in Illinois
July 26, 2022
If you're gonna drive around the Joliet area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like your wip... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Joliet
July 25, 2022
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Joliet area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get f... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Joliet
July 24, 2022
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (tec... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Serpentine Belt Tensioner
July 24, 2022
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 23, 2022
Many Joliet drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 22, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Joliet residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Joliet dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don'... More
Defensive Driving in Joliet, Illinois
July 21, 2022
There was a man in the Joliet area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Illinois highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in J... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Joliet
July 20, 2022
As Joliet consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stu... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Custom Wheels
July 19, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Joliet drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then,... More