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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 get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon f...

July 04, 2022

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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

Suspension

Breathe Free in Joliet: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Joliet drivers' vehicles these da...

Jul 02, 2022 Read

Suspension

Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Jolie...

Jul 01, 2022 Read

Parts

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy J...

Jun 30, 2022 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Saving Tip: Joliet Tune Up

Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their i...

Jun 29, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Joliet

Every Joliet car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engi...

Jun 28, 2022 Read

Cooling System

Coolant Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

Joliet residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which require...

Jun 27, 2022 Read

Cooling System

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

Anyone who drives a car in Joliet knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that...

Jun 26, 2022 Read