Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are g...

May 21, 2023

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Fuel Economy

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a ...

May 14, 2023 Read

Cabin Air Filter

I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your...

May 07, 2023 Read

Spark Plugs

Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)

When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because ...

Apr 30, 2023 Read

Cooling System

Smart Joliet Drivers Protect Against Overheating

Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines n...

Apr 23, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)

A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fu...

Apr 16, 2023 Read

Tires

What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they con...

Apr 09, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)

You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windsh...

Apr 02, 2023 Read

Tires and Wheels

The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Tire Specs

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 2...

Mar 26, 2023 Read

Water Pump

Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)

No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain coo...

Mar 19, 2023 Read