Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.

Smooth Operator

We’re used to bringing a vehicle to a stop and hardly noticing the engine’s even running when we’re sitting still. But sometimes you might notice it running rough when you&rsqu...

Published on: Jun 21, 2026

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Coos Bay auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Wit...

Published on: Jun 14, 2026

10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy

Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldn’t you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better...

Published on: Jun 07, 2026

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