Engine Hydration for Winter Springs Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
November 28, 2021
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
August 22, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Radiator Service
June 27, 2021
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Winter Springs, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the ... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Winter Springs, Florida
January 3, 2021
Winter Springs auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Winter Springs, Florida, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will t... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Winter Springs, Florida
November 1, 2020
The cooling system keeps Florida vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Winter Springs. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Winter Springs drivers ... More
Smart Winter Springs Drivers Protect Against Overheating
August 9, 2020
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Winter Springs dr... More
Water Pump
March 29, 2020
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs
February 23, 2020
Anyone who drives a car in Winter Springs knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engin... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
September 29, 2019
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs
August 11, 2019
Winter Springs residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Florida temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, ... More