Tuffy Bloomington Automotive Tips: Alternator
November 30, 2016
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Bloomington: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bloomington
November 22, 2016
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Bloomington drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Bloomin... More
Nighttime Visibility in Bloomington
November 13, 2016
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Bloomington area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisi... More
Water Pump
November 8, 2016
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Alignment Inspection
November 1, 2016
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Bloomington drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Bloomington will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspensi... More