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What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Joliet, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Joliet drivers don't even have to think about it...

October 05, 2016

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Fluids

Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they use...

Sep 26, 2016 Read

Fluids

Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle

If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Joliet, you'll k...

Sep 19, 2016 Read

Steering

Right or Left? Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Power Steering Service

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate ...

Sep 13, 2016 Read

Steering

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Joliet auto o...

Sep 05, 2016 Read

Keys to a long lasting vehicle

The Economy of Maintenance for Joliet Drivers

Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Joliet drivers ask themselves at ...

Aug 30, 2016 Read

Fluids

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Battery Testing

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced a...

Aug 23, 2016 Read

Headlamps

Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Joliet

Night driving in Joliet is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident...

Aug 14, 2016 Read

Safety

Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervou...

Aug 08, 2016 Read

Service Standards

Ethics of Automotive Repair in Joliet

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets reall...

Jul 31, 2016 Read