Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
October 29, 2015
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Peoria area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first ind... More
The Right Automotive Fluids For Peoria Drivers
October 28, 2015
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Peoria motorists. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid wont work as well for Bloomington... More
Tuffy Bloomington Vehicle Maintenance Tips and Videos: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
October 16, 2015
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Bloomington auto owners need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very problematic to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of t... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Bloomington: Passing the Smell Test
October 9, 2015
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Bloomington auto owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, ... More
Cooling System Components
October 7, 2015
Today we want to talk about a key system in our cars the cooling system. Its one of those things that Bloomington drivers dont give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Bloomington. Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical... More