I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
March 27, 2022
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... 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
Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)
March 6, 2022
You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and literally punch holes in the road. And when your vehicle hits one of those holes that's big enough, the... More