Hey Tampa Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
October 6, 2024
Higher Tampa fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Tampa drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel pri... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
November 27, 2022
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
February 13, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
December 27, 2020
With Tampa gas prices being what they are, many of us in FL are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Tampa area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in FL. But there ar... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Really Save Gas?
September 13, 2020
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Tampa drivers don't always extend those go... More
Wasteful Thinking
March 15, 2020
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Fuel for Thought
August 12, 2018
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
November 28, 2017
Most Tampa drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. FL folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Tampa drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we can do... More