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Change is Good (Oil Change)

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many dri...

June 26, 2022

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Older Vehicles

For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Joliet)

Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's go...

Jun 19, 2022 Read

Timing Belt

Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for...

Jun 12, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)

So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a h...

Jun 05, 2022 Read

Automotive News

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Signs of an Alignment Problem

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will tr...

May 29, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

When "Shady" is a Good Thing

Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn du...

May 22, 2022 Read

Fluids

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have exp...

May 17, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

The New Blade in Town

If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow,...

May 08, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the...

May 01, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)

You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they ar...

Apr 24, 2022 Read