Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)

December 26, 2021

Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs

December 19, 2021

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't ... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

December 12, 2021

Hello Florida! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll h... More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Winter Springs

December 5, 2021

There's a segment of the Winter Springs area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 ... More