Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Tire Replacement Overview
September 28, 2017
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Joliet drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet
September 11, 2017
Tires do a lot of work for Joliet drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Joliet. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With ... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
September 3, 2017
For those of you in Joliet, Illinois who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes abou... More