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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular GasVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Plainfield residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regula... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 13, 2018 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Serpentine Belt System WearVideo: The primary job of the serpentine belt for Plainfield drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not co... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on August 06, 2018 Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad?Video: Your browser does not support the video tag. When Plainfield drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Plainfield drivers don't thi... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on July 30, 2018 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield we get a lot of Plainfield drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's im... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 24, 2018 Tracking True in Illinois: Wheel Alignment in PlainfieldVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. The biggest issue for Plainfield area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it take... Read More Posted in Automotive News on July 17, 2018 Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?Video: Your browser does not support the video tag. The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 09, 2018 Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service PlainfieldVideo: Good vehicle care for us Plainfield residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 01, 2018 Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service PlainfieldVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Most Plainfield folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Plainfield market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school.... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 25, 2018 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Plainfield talking. It seems that Plainfield folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 17, 2018 Plainfield Air Conditioning ServiceVideo: Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Plainfield, but not in your vehicle. When Plainfield residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on June 14, 2018 |
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