Severe Service Requirements
August 22, 2022
A lot of Plainfield drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... More
Winter Tires
August 21, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Plainfield driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires only in ... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
August 21, 2022
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More
On Board Diagnostics for Plainfield Motorists
August 20, 2022
Some Plainfield vehicle owners wonder why Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield and other Plainfield auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surprise. In the Plainf... More
Arrive Alive in Plainfield
August 19, 2022
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Plainfield. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Illinois roads.The truth is that all of... More
Helping Plainfield Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 18, 2022
Every Plainfield vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is... More
Easy Miles ? Do Plainfield Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 17, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... 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
Tire Replacement: What Plainfield Drivers Need to Know
August 15, 2022
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Plainfield, Illinois
August 14, 2022
Every car in Plainfield, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense... More