Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.

That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)

You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depend...

Published on: May 31, 2026

Differential Service in Coos Bay, OR - What You Need to Know

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is – you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Coos Bay, OR, you have a differential. Whet...

Published on: May 24, 2026

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

At Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. we've had a lot of Coos Bay customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building fo...

Published on: May 17, 2026

TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)

Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it produces exhaust! And when your engine starts behaving like it's exhausted, such as running poorly o...

Published on: May 10, 2026

Don’t Blow Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)

It’s always a good idea to keep your cool, and that’s especially true when it comes to some components of your vehicle. One is the engine. It’s hot under that hood thanks...

Published on: May 03, 2026

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

The price of gas in OR has got people in Coos Bay talking. It seems that Coos Bay folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That...

Published on: Apr 26, 2026

A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)

Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-...

Published on: Apr 19, 2026

Helping Coos Bay Drivers Get the Right Tires

Every Coos Bay vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to m...

Published on: Apr 12, 2026