PCV Valve: What Is It?

April 24, 2016

Most Plainfield drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ve... More

Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Plainfield Drivers

April 18, 2016

When people in Plainfield talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Illinois? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or o... More

The Right Automotive Fluids for Plainfield Drivers

April 10, 2016

All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Plainfield drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even ... More

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Passing the Smell Test

April 3, 2016

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Plainfield residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we f... More