Introduction to Diesels for Plainfield, Illinois

June 30, 2022

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Plainfield, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe ... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Plainfield

June 29, 2022

Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Plainfield area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to g... More

Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

June 28, 2022

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Plainfield use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire &... More

Why People in Plainfield Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced

June 27, 2022

A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Plainfield, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some ... More

Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)

June 26, 2022

Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... More

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

June 19, 2022

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

June 12, 2022

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield and the Maintenance Mindset

June 5, 2022

When it comes to their vehicles, some Plainfield residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Plainfield drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance bu... More