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A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals) Featured
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A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice ...

November 15, 2020
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Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors) Windshield Wipers

Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasol...

Nov 08, 2020 Read
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling) Windshield Wipers

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens ...

Nov 01, 2020 Read
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance) Fluids

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be ...

Oct 25, 2020 Read
Steering Clear in Bloomington Steering

Steering Clear in Bloomington

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. ...

Oct 18, 2020 Read
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems) Timing Belt

Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for...

Oct 11, 2020 Read
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington Fuel Economy

Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington

With Bloomington gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and look...

Oct 04, 2020 Read
The Tuffy Bloomington Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil Fluids

The Tuffy Bloomington Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil

Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving f...

Sep 27, 2020 Read
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure) Drive Train

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be somethin...

Sep 20, 2020 Read
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair) Battery

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehic...

Sep 13, 2020 Read