Introduction to Diesels for Winter Springs, Florida
March 14, 2021
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Winter Springs, Florida, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Florida are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs for Better Performance
December 6, 2020
Hi Winter Springs residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
November 8, 2020
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Winter Springs area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Winter Springs ... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
July 26, 2020
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
July 12, 2020
Winter Springs residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premi... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Winter Springs Drivers
March 1, 2020
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Winter Springs auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Winter Springs
January 26, 2020
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Winter Springs, Florida, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Winter Springs streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Winter Springs Drivers
January 19, 2020
Winter Springs residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs ... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Winter Springs Motorists
November 24, 2019
Winter Springs residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so i... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Winter Springs, Florida
October 13, 2019
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Winter Springs area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of th... More