Hey Joliet Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
April 21, 2024
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Joliet?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 23, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Joliet and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of ... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
February 5, 2023
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Severe Service Requirements
August 31, 2022
A lot of Joliet drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Joliet, Illinois
August 20, 2022
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Joliet, Illinois: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Joliet motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because n... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Joliet
August 11, 2022
There's a segment of the Joliet area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Joliet
July 24, 2022
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (tec... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Joliet
July 20, 2022
As Joliet consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stu... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
July 10, 2022
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Joliet Bigfo... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Joliet
June 28, 2022
Every Joliet car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More