Getting the Right Tires And Wheels In Bloomington
August 28, 2014
A lot of people get custom wheels in Bloomington. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if youre not careful. Sometimes, once theyre mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You dont want that. Consulting your ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil In Your Bloomington SUV
August 26, 2014
If you're a quart low in your SUV, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Peoria area. The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is yo... More
Put On The Brakes: Brake Service At Tuffy Bloomington
August 20, 2014
When it comes to preventive maintenance and car care, most Bloomington drivers know how critical it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order. The pad... More
Steer Right In Peoria
August 19, 2014
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Bloomington drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your SUV steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent year... More
Automotive Detective Work In Bloomington
August 12, 2014
Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Bloomington. Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when someth... More
Clean Fuel
August 5, 2014
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the SUV engine. Bloomington motorists dont need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they n... More