A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 21, 2024
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
June 25, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 29, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Bloomington would like to give Bloomington motorists an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more spe... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 14, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Bloomington is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Bloomington vehi... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Bloomington
September 13, 2022
Today in the Tuffy Bloomington auto care blog, we're going to talk to Bloomington drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Bloomington customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufac... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
September 9, 2022
Modern vehicles in and around Bloomington run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Bloomington drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This ... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 18, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Bloomington to... More
Tuffy Bloomington Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
July 3, 2022
Today's Tuffy Bloomington post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Bloomington service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fl... More
Procrastination Prevention in Bloomington
February 27, 2022
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
December 5, 2021
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More