What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

August 8, 2022

Okay. You went to your local Plainfield car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Plainfield service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

July 23, 2022

Modern Plainfield vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute th... More

Automotive Detective Work in Plainfield

May 31, 2020

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Plainfield. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when s... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield

June 30, 2019

When we Plainfield residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his ... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

January 8, 2017

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Mo... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis

April 1, 2015

Modern Plainfield vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute ... More

What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

December 12, 2014

Okay. You went to your local Plainfield car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Plainfield service station, but on the way, the check en... More