Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one...

Published on: Oct 21, 2026

Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)

The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air. Both are important, of course. If you run out of f...

Published on: Oct 11, 2026

Fuel Saving Tip: Coos Bay Tune Up

Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orches...

Published on: Oct 04, 2026

No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)

Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer fil...

Published on: Sep 27, 2026

Coos Bay Customer Detective Work

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex...

Published on: Sep 20, 2026

Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)

Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't… until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the ro...

Published on: Sep 13, 2026

More Than Noise Control:

Your vehicle’s exhaust system does more than direct fumes out the back. In addition to playing a critical role in safety, performance and fuel efficiency, it also is crucial in protecting ...

Published on: Sep 06, 2026

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...

Published on: Aug 30, 2026