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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 car when you are driving in Joliet.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be da...

July 27, 2016

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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

Tires and Wheels

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Advice on Buying New Tires

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Joliet driver's style, habits and drivi...

Jul 06, 2016 Read

Timing Belt

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves....

Jun 27, 2016 Read

Maintenance

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) On Your Serpentine Belt

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Joliet, Illinois, customers. Let'...

Jun 19, 2016 Read

Maintenance

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Joliet Drivers

People in Joliet have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you'...

Jun 14, 2016 Read

Tires and Wheels

Shake It up in Joliet!: Why Wheel Balancing

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed reclin...

Jun 06, 2016 Read

Service Standards

What Joliet Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

There are some things drivers should know about Joliet car service and repair. First and foremost...

May 29, 2016 Read

Dashboard

How Your Check Engine Light Works

Have you ever had an experience like this in Joliet, Illinois? You drive through the one of those...

May 22, 2016 Read