Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
January 28, 2024
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Tampa
January 21, 2024
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Tampa area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Tampa drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is j... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
January 14, 2024
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Tampa use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & Auto... More
Not So Hot in Tampa
January 7, 2024
When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More
Tampa Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
January 1, 2024
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Tampa, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaft r... More