Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
November 14, 2021
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Winter Springs Drivers
November 7, 2021
Hello, Winter Springs residents. Let's talk fuel filters. 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 engine.Winter Springs auto owners don't need to fi... More
Winter Springs Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
October 31, 2021
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Winter Springs on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered... More
Trickle Down Technology
October 24, 2021
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
October 17, 2021
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
October 10, 2021
Winter Springs area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Winter Springs d... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs in Winter Springs
October 3, 2021
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Winter Springs drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure... More
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
September 26, 2021
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 19, 2021
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs would like to give Winter Springs drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission f... More
Steer Right in Winter Springs
September 12, 2021
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Winter Springs drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In rece... More