Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
June 27, 2016
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Joliet drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expens... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) On Your Serpentine Belt
June 19, 2016
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Joliet, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Joliet Drivers
June 14, 2016
People in Joliet have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,... More
Shake It up in Joliet!: Why Wheel Balancing
June 6, 2016
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More