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Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its impo...

February 06, 2022

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Windshield Wipers

How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's s...

Jan 30, 2022 Read

Fuel System

Diesel Maintenance for Illinois

At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new die...

Jan 23, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)

No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a ...

Jan 16, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)

Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think ...

Jan 09, 2022 Read

Fluids

Procrastination Prevention in Joliet

Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Ot...

Jan 02, 2022 Read

Battery

Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)

If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to....

Jan 01, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Let Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

Joliet area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a sp...

Dec 26, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): When to Replace Your Wiper Blades

There are several important factors that go into how often Joliet drivers should replace their wi...

Dec 19, 2021 Read

Maintenance

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Joliet

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Joliet area are based solely on what we see. So having ...

Dec 12, 2021 Read