Power Steering Service in Plainfield
August 29, 2022
Most Plainfield drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power ste... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
April 24, 2022
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
January 9, 2022
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
September 13, 2020
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Steering Clear in Plainfield
June 7, 2020
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Plainfield
November 3, 2019
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Plainfield, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy ... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
September 29, 2019
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Plainfield auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centra... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
July 21, 2019
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Power Steering Service
March 31, 2019
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Plainfield
November 26, 2018
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Plainfield. If you took an informal poll around Plainfield you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people... More