Can Your Car Last Another Year?
September 1, 2024
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Bloomington car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Bloomington, Illinois, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineer... More
Hey Bloomington Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
June 2, 2024
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Bloomington?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'c... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
May 19, 2024
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Bloomington ... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Bloomington, Illinois
March 24, 2024
Myths passed around our Bloomington, Illinois community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern dece... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
May 28, 2023
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Severe Service Requirements
September 21, 2022
A lot of Bloomington drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of ... More
Tuffy Bloomington On Your Serpentine Belt
September 19, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Bloomington, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. ... More
Synthetic Oil for Bloomington Autos
September 18, 2022
If you are a driver in Bloomington and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and ... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Bloomington
August 31, 2022
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professiona... More
The Importance of Bloomington Drivers Following Service Intervals
August 29, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Bloomington blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Bloomington with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, waterin... More