When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
October 16, 2022
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Winter Springs Vehicle
October 9, 2022
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Winter Springs area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you g... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
October 2, 2022
Most Winter Springs drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Florida folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Winter Springs drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there s... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
September 25, 2022
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
September 18, 2022
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)
September 11, 2022
Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... More
The Importance of Winter Springs Drivers Following Service Intervals
September 4, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Winter Springs with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical ... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
August 28, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs we've had a lot of Winter Springs customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Florida. The median age of personal vehicles is now ov... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
August 21, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Service for Your Exhaust System
August 14, 2022
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More