Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Making Your A/C System Last Longer
October 31, 2016
Joliet drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubr... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet
October 23, 2016
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Joliet drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Illinois driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield), our team will check your brake system and let you know if... More
Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Joliet
October 16, 2016
Many Joliet drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Joli... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)?
October 9, 2016
Today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Joliet drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and t... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
October 5, 2016
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. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable th... More