Keep Your Bloomington Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

September 30, 2018

Hey 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 of a very ... More

Cruisin' on Down Main Street

September 23, 2018

When 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. ... More

Know Your Towing Limits in Bloomington

September 16, 2018

Some 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 ... More

PCV Valve: What Is It?

September 9, 2018

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... More

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Bloomington Automobiles

September 2, 2018

Bloomington drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Bloomington, Illinois, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are li... More