Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Plainfield Drivers
May 10, 2020
Plainfield residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air ... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Plainfield, Illinois
February 23, 2020
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Plainfield, Illinois.Unless they drive a vintage car, Plainfield auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual ha... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Plainfield
September 22, 2019
Plainfield drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Plainfield area, but it does add quite a b... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Plainfield, Illinois
July 28, 2019
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Illinois environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Plainfield drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Pla... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
April 28, 2019
Most Plainfield auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Plainfield drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Servi... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Plainfield Motorists
February 3, 2019
Plainfield residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in th... More
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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
August 13, 2018
Plainfield residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium t... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
June 17, 2018
The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Plainfield talking. It seems that Plainfield folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Fuel Saving Tip for Plainfield: Check Engine Light
June 3, 2018
Here's a question for Plainfield, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many condi... More