Give me a Brake (Light)!
February 18, 2019
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
February 11, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Plainfield Motorists
February 3, 2019
Plainfield residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in th... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
January 28, 2019
Many Plainfield drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If t... More
Nighttime Visibility in Plainfield
January 20, 2019
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Plainfield area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving ... More
Shake It up in Plainfield!: Why Wheel Balancing
January 13, 2019
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
Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
January 6, 2019
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by auto... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Plainfield
January 2, 2019
One Plainfield automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Plainfield, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine an... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Advice on Buying New Tires
December 31, 2018
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Plainfield driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Plainfield off-roaders should be excited about the optio... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield
December 24, 2018
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Plainfield road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump... More