The Tuffy Bloomington Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
February 2, 2020
There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy Bloomington
November 24, 2019
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Bloomington drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mai... More
Tuffy Bloomington Fuel Saving Tip for Bloomington: Check Engine Light
September 15, 2019
Here's a question for Bloomington, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many cond... More
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
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Bloomington
April 28, 2019
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Bloomington for a check up.In today's Tuffy Bloomington auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Bloomington residents need fuel to go, and t... More
Introduction to Diesels for Bloomington, Illinois
March 17, 2019
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Bloomington, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe... More
Tuffy Bloomington: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
February 11, 2019
Most Bloomington auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Bloomington, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Bloomington drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Bloomington article, we're focusin... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Bloomington, Illinois
January 28, 2019
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Bloomington area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the c... More
Fuel Filter Service in Bloomington, Illinois
November 4, 2018
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Bloomington Motorists
January 8, 2018
Bloomington residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in t... More