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Steering Clear in BloomingtonThose who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... Read More Posted in Steering on October 18, 2020 Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on October 11, 2020 Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Bloomington in BloomingtonWith Bloomington gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Bloomington area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel i... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on October 04, 2020 The Tuffy Bloomington Basic Guide To Synthetic OilSynthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 27, 2020 Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)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... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 20, 2020 The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing.Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... Read More Posted in Battery on September 13, 2020 Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... Read More Posted in none on September 06, 2020 Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving.While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 30, 2020 Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... Read More Posted in Steering on August 23, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Wiper Blade OptionsWiper blades are critically important to Bloomington drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Bloomington drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 16, 2020 |
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