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