Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Bloomington, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Bloomington drivers don't even have to thin...

January 10, 2017

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Fuel System

Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Bloomington

With high fuel prices in Bloomington, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like...

Jan 03, 2017 Read

Fluids

Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Bloomington

When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is impo...

Dec 25, 2016 Read

Maintenance

Training Received by Technicians in Bloomington, Illinois

When your vehicle breaks down in the Bloomington, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine serv...

Dec 20, 2016 Read

Diagnostics

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Bloomington service technicians have been able to use a standardized diag...

Dec 11, 2016 Read

Maintenance

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Bloomington

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramo...

Dec 06, 2016 Read

Battery

Tuffy Bloomington Automotive Tips: Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical sy...

Nov 30, 2016 Read

Tires and Wheels

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Bloomington: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bloomington

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Bloomington drivers. We know they have to be...

Nov 22, 2016 Read

Headlamps

Nighttime Visibility in Bloomington

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Blooming...

Nov 13, 2016 Read

Cooling System

Water Pump

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine...

Nov 08, 2016 Read