Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Serpentine Belt System Wear
October 6, 2019
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Joliet drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not complet... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
September 29, 2019
When Joliet drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Joliet drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and st... More
Stay Safe in Joliet by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
September 22, 2019
We don't want to think about it, but each Joliet resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Illinois rescue workers. Rescue workers and Joliet police are well aware of this di... More
Emergency Items for Joliet
September 15, 2019
Safe Illinois travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield). But there are other things Joliet residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life... More
The Edible Engine
September 8, 2019
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
September 1, 2019
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Joliet people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Joliet motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters,... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
August 25, 2019
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Joliet residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oi... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
August 18, 2019
There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle
August 11, 2019
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Joliet, Illinois, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnostic ... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Joliet
August 4, 2019
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Joliet, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Joli... More