Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
August 30, 2020
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
August 23, 2020
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Wiper Blade Options
August 16, 2020
Wiper blades are critically important to Bloomington drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Bloomington drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their ... More
Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
August 9, 2020
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
August 2, 2020
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More