How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

July 23, 2017

Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield auto care blog, we're going to talk to Plainfield drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield customers. For example, recently four o... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Timing Belt Overview

July 16, 2017

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Plainfield. The timing belts important jo... More

Good Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Equals Good Fuel Economy in Plainfield

July 11, 2017

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Plainfield drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preve... More

Make Your Battery Last

July 2, 2017

Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent ... More