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Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they a...

July 10, 2022

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Diagnostics

The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

Modern Joliet vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engi...

Jul 10, 2022 Read

Steering

Steer Right in Joliet

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Joliet drivers have never driven a car o...

Jul 09, 2022 Read

Fluids

The Right Automotive Fluids for Joliet Drivers

All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Joliet drivers. Recent years have brought new gr...

Jul 08, 2022 Read

Service Intervals

Deciphering the Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Menu Board

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Joliet, Illinois, service centers like ...

Jul 07, 2022 Read

Fuel System

Maintaining Your Diesel in Joliet

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as...

Jul 06, 2022 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Filter Replacement

Hello Joliet resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle fe...

Jul 05, 2022 Read

Differential Service

The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Servicing Your Differential

Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to...

Jul 04, 2022 Read

Timing Belt

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Joliet

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Joliet drivers remember to ge...

Jul 03, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)

Bet you didn't know:Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so driv...

Jul 03, 2022 Read