Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
September 22, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
May 26, 2024
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
January 1, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... 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
Hey Plainfield Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
July 13, 2022
Nowadays, Plainfield drivers are paying more at Illinois gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Illinois drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their ol... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
February 18, 2019
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Is Your Plainfield Driving Severe?
December 10, 2017
People near Plainfield, Illinois, often ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Plainfield, Illinois, service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield look up ... More
Recommended Plainfield Service Intervals
August 29, 2017
Everyone in Plainfield, Illinois, knows we are advised to go to our Plainfield dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Plainfield residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she ... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield About the Importance of Service Intervals
February 20, 2017
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing th... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
December 4, 2016
Most people in the Plainfield area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. ... More