(Timing Belt)
November 3, 2024
You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems. Not all vehicles have them, and the ones that do generally have smaller engines. The timing belt keeps the engine sy... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield
August 11, 2024
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Plainfield drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Illinois to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pr... More
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
April 16, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
February 19, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
February 12, 2023
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Plainfield drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ex... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
August 16, 2022
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Plainfield drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Plainfield. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hi... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Plainfield Drivers
July 21, 2022
Knowing how their engine works can help Plainfield drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down ... More
Smooth Shifting in Plainfield, Illinois: Transmission Service
July 20, 2022
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Plainfield
June 28, 2020
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Plainfield Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
June 16, 2019
Any Plainfield driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Plainfield residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of th... More