Keep Your Cool in Bloomington

August 26, 2018

Bloomington drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there th... More

Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Bloomington

August 19, 2018

Many Bloomington car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air... More

Don't Be Fuelish

August 13, 2018

If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

August 6, 2018

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Bloomington drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object... More