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Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

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....

September 01, 2019

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Fluids

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Joliet residents kn...

Aug 25, 2019 Read

Fuel System

The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is goo...

Aug 18, 2019 Read

Service Standards

On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle

Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around ...

Aug 11, 2019 Read

Steering

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Joliet

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Joliet, Illinois, these days. Now there are...

Aug 04, 2019 Read

Exhaust

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

Hello Joliet! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introdu...

Jul 28, 2019 Read

Diagnostics

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

When we Joliet residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnost...

Jul 21, 2019 Read

Windshield Wipers

What to Do In Case of an Accident

If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Joliet, Illinois, even a minor one, you know how...

Jul 14, 2019 Read

Tires and Wheels

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

Welcome to the Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effec...

Jul 07, 2019 Read

Shocks & Struts

Suspension Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

During an inspection at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet, your friendly and knowledgeabl...

Jun 30, 2019 Read