The Tuffy Bloomington Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
September 27, 2020
Synthetic 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... 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
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
September 13, 2020
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... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
September 6, 2020
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... More
Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
August 30, 2020
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 ... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
August 23, 2020
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... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Wiper Blade Options
August 16, 2020
Wiper 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 ... More
Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
August 9, 2020
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
August 2, 2020
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More
New Life for Your Older Car in Bloomington
July 26, 2020
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Bloomington families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your par... More