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Ask Tuffy Bloomington: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine sys...

May 02, 2016

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Tires and Wheels

Helping Bloomington Drivers Get the Right Tires

Every Bloomington vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good ide...

Apr 24, 2016 Read

Fluids

Super Slick at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington: Synthetic Oil

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer r...

Apr 17, 2016 Read

Timing Belt

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Bloomington

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Bloomington drivers remember ...

Apr 11, 2016 Read

Automotive News

Tracking True in Bloomington: Wheel Alignment

At Tuffy Bloomington, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with ...

Apr 03, 2016 Read

Fuel System

Tuffy Bloomington Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

Bloomington residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" Th...

Mar 28, 2016 Read

Tires and Wheels

Tire Replacement: What Bloomington Drivers Need to Know

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is t...

Mar 20, 2016 Read

Tires and Wheels

Bloomington Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Blo...

Mar 13, 2016 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington

Most Illinois auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like chang...

Mar 07, 2016 Read

Exhaust

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Bloomington: Passing the Smell Test

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Bloomington residents realize. It conta...

Mar 04, 2016 Read