Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Bloomington

July 25, 2016

Hello Bloomington! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government ... More

Ethics of Automotive Repair in Bloomington

July 17, 2016

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Bloomington automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately,... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

July 13, 2016

At Tuffy Bloomington we've had a lot of Bloomington customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Bloomington for Better Performance

July 6, 2016

Hi Bloomington 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 th... More