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Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Bloomington in BloomingtonIf you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges your car battery. Without the alte... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 06, 2016 Picking the Right Tires in BloomingtonShopping for tires in Bloomington can be bewildering because there are a multitude of choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Bloomington are looking for max... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 28, 2016 Maintaining Your Diesel in BloomingtonDiesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Bloomington area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Bloomi... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 23, 2016 Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Bloomington, IllinoisLet's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Illinois environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Bloomington very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Bloo... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 15, 2016 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Rotor ProblemsThe brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Bloomington.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 09, 2016 Tuffy Bloomington and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Bloomington residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Bloomington drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular mainte... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 01, 2016 Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Tuffy BloomingtonHello 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 ... Read More Posted in Exhaust on July 25, 2016 Ethics of Automotive Repair in BloomingtonWe'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.Unfortun... Read More Posted in Service Standards on July 17, 2016 Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto RunningAt 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 perc... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 13, 2016 Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Bloomington for Better PerformanceHi 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... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 06, 2016 |
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