Power Steering Service at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington

August 11, 2022

Many Bloomington drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the inter... More

Cool Running in Bloomington

August 10, 2022

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More

Maintaining Your Older Car in Bloomington, Illinois

August 9, 2022

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Bloomington, Illinois: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Bloomington motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle... More

Budget for Maintenance in Bloomington

August 8, 2022

Sometimes busy Bloomington residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Illinois in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduc... More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Bloomington

August 7, 2022

There's a segment of the Bloomington area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kil... More

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

August 7, 2022

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Bloomington

August 6, 2022

One Bloomington automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Bloomington, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine ... More

Tracking True in Illinois: Wheel Alignment in Bloomington

August 5, 2022

The biggest issue for Bloomington area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomin... More

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

August 4, 2022

At Tuffy Bloomington we get a lot of Bloomington drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stra... More

Fall and Spring Checkup in Bloomington

August 3, 2022

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Bloomington for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) righ... More