Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Bloomington, Illinois
June 26, 2017
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Bloomington, Illinois.Unless they drive a vintage car, Bloomington auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual ... More
Lease or Buy?
June 18, 2017
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Bloomington drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pay... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
June 13, 2017
Bloomington drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the st... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Serpentine Belt Overview
June 5, 2017
The technicians at Tuffy Bloomington know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pu... More
Tuffy Bloomington Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
June 1, 2017
Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More