The Tuffy Bloomington Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
September 3, 2022
Modern Bloomington vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute t... More
Automotive Detective Work in Bloomington
August 25, 2022
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Bloomington. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when ... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Bloomington
April 26, 2020
Okay. You went to your local Bloomington car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Bloomington service center, but on the way, the Check Engin... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington
March 18, 2018
When we Bloomington residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
December 11, 2016
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Bloomington service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer ... More
Automotive Detective Work In Bloomington
August 12, 2014
Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Bloomington. Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when someth... More
The Tuffy Bloomington Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
May 8, 2014
Modern Bloomington vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute... More