Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Plainfield
August 1, 2022
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Plainfield, Illinois, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Plainfield streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just s... More
How Do You Save Gas in Plainfield, Illinois?
July 27, 2022
No one in Plainfield, Illinois, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Illinois fuel prices, however, have spurred Plainfield drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high ... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Plainfield
July 7, 2022
All modern Plainfield vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Plainfield drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in th... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
July 6, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Plainf... More
Fuel Filter Service in Plainfield, Illinois
July 3, 2022
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
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
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
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
April 3, 2022
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Plainfield area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Plainfield can cons... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield for Better Performance
March 20, 2022
Hi Plainfield residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the... More
Diesel Maintenance for Illinois
March 13, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel eng... More