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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 how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to t...

September 13, 2016

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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

Older Vehicles

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Rotor Problems

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your...

Jul 27, 2016 Read

Fluids

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Making a Battery Last Longer

One thing all Joliet drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A gr...

Jul 19, 2016 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Joliet Vehicle

If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine prop...

Jul 12, 2016 Read