Fuel Saving Tip: Bloomington Tune Up

July 28, 2019

Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More

Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

July 21, 2019

Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More

QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)

July 14, 2019

Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More

Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight

July 7, 2019

Most Bloomington drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Bloomington drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there someth... More