Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
July 10, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Below 45 Degrees in Plainfield: Consider Winter Tires
July 9, 2022
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Plainfield drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out ... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Plainfield
July 8, 2022
Every Plainfield car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. S... 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
What Plainfield Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
July 5, 2022
There are some things drivers should know about Plainfield car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield wants to build a trusti... More
Questions to Ask Your Plainfield Service Advisor
July 4, 2022
We find that a lot of Plainfield drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Maybe... 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
Make your Service Visit at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield a Good One
July 3, 2022
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
July 2, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Plainfield conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water... More