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

An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)

November 17, 2019

You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Bloomington, Illinois

November 10, 2019

Bloomington auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Bloomington, Illinois, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take g... More

Below 45 Degrees in Bloomington: Consider Winter Tires

November 3, 2019

Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Bloomington drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Timing Belt Overview

October 27, 2019

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Bloomington. The timing belts important j... More

Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)

October 20, 2019

If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More

Don't Stack the Mat

October 13, 2019

In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More

Bloomington Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car

October 6, 2019

Let's talk about air quality in Bloomington. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Bloomington drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that c... More

Emergency Items for Bloomington

September 29, 2019

Safe Illinois travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Bloomington. But there are other things Bloomington residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life or some... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Bloomington Vehicle

September 22, 2019

Imagine you've left Bloomington and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down... More