For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
January 1, 2024
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Bloomington
September 25, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Bloomington, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Bloomington service advisor that your differential n... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Bloomington
August 6, 2022
One Bloomington automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Bloomington, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine ... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington
July 25, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Bloomington who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Bloomington folks don't eve... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Bloomington?
July 7, 2022
There is a clear and vocal demand in Bloomington and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Bloomington area roads today, and many more bein... More
The Best Test
February 20, 2022
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?
January 30, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
August 22, 2021
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Differential Service in Bloomington, Illinois - What You Need to Know
January 1, 2021
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Bloomington, Illinois, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differen... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
September 20, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More