Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle In Peoria?
July 23, 2015
There is a clear and vocal demand in Bloomington and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Peoria area roads today, and many... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything With a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Bloomington
July 16, 2015
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation for us Bloomington auto owners then ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you le... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning At Tuffy Bloomington
July 8, 2015
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your SUV engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every sing... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Bloomington
July 3, 2015
Bloomington motorists have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Peoria but it does add quite ... More
Tuffy Bloomington Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
July 1, 2015
Welcome to the Tuffy Bloomington automotive blog. Today, lets talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Bloomington and Twin Grove auto owners tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So havin... More