Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
September 24, 2023
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones. If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distance... More
No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
September 17, 2023
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 10, 2023
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Plainfield residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... More
Differential Service
September 3, 2023
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
August 27, 2023
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)
August 20, 2023
When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... More
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
August 13, 2023
Hello Plainfield . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Plainfield drivers?First of all, the Check En... More
The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
August 6, 2023
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Plainfield
July 30, 2023
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 Tire & Auto Service Plainfield for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Plainfield
July 23, 2023
With high fuel prices in Plainfield, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do ... More