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Good Service at Tuffy Bloomington Equals Good Fuel Economy in BloomingtonWhether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Bloomington drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through prev... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on November 11, 2018 Fuel Filter Service in Bloomington, IllinoisThere are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your ser... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 04, 2018 Keeping Your Bloomington Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air FilterPop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Bloomington house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It fil... Read More Posted in Suspension on October 28, 2018 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 21, 2018 Bloomington Alignment ServiceYour car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... Read More Posted in Automotive News on October 14, 2018 Questions to Ask Your Bloomington Service AdvisorWe find that a lot of Bloomington drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to le... Read More Posted in Service Standards on October 07, 2018 Keep Your Bloomington Car Breathing Free: Engine Air FilterHey Bloomington - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 30, 2018 Cruisin' on Down Main StreetWhen automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 23, 2018 Know Your Towing Limits in BloomingtonSome Bloomington drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Bloomington, you should be aware of safety issues, Illinois towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important ... Read More Posted in Safety on September 16, 2018 PCV Valve: What Is It?Most Bloomington drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your v... Read More Posted in Exhaust on September 09, 2018 |
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