The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
July 10, 2022
Modern Joliet vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things... More
Steer Right in Joliet
July 9, 2022
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Joliet drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Joliet Drivers
July 8, 2022
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Joliet drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Menu Board
July 7, 2022
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Joliet, Illinois, service centers like Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in ... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Joliet
July 6, 2022
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Joliet area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Joliet diesel-fue... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
July 5, 2022
Hello Joliet resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engi... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Servicing Your Differential
July 4, 2022
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Joliet drivers. A lot of us in Joliet don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Every ... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Joliet
July 3, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Joliet drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission wil... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
July 3, 2022
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More
Breathe Free in Joliet: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 2, 2022
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Joliet drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the fil... More