Timing Belt

July 31, 2022

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More

Emergency Items for Your vehicle

July 10, 2022

Local Winter Springs roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Winter... More

Timing Belt Replacement in Winter Springs

June 30, 2019

Today we want to talk to Winter Springs drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even t... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs in Winter Springs

May 26, 2019

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Winter Springs road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water ... More

Battery Replacement for Your vehicle

October 23, 2018

Modern vehicles in and around Winter Springs run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Winter Springs drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before.... More