Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

October 29, 2015

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Peoria area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first ind... More

The Right Automotive Fluids For Peoria Drivers

October 28, 2015

All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Peoria motorists. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid wont work as well for Bloomington... More

Tuffy Bloomington Vehicle Maintenance Tips and Videos: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

October 16, 2015

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Bloomington auto owners need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very problematic to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of t... More

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Bloomington: Passing the Smell Test

October 9, 2015

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Bloomington auto owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, ... More

Cooling System Components

October 7, 2015

Today we want to talk about a key system in our cars the cooling system. Its one of those things that Bloomington drivers dont give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Bloomington. Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical... More