Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
March 27, 2022
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
February 6, 2022
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Tampa
February 28, 2021
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Tampa. If you took an informal poll around Tampa you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Tampa ... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
April 5, 2020
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Steer Right in Tampa
April 21, 2019
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Tampa 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 recent years,... More
Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Power Steering Service
October 7, 2018
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Tampa
May 6, 2018
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Tampa, FL, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto... More
Defensive Driving in Tampa, FL
November 7, 2017
There was a man in the Tampa area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local FL highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Tampa, b... More
Power Steering Service in Tampa
October 10, 2017
Most Tampa drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
January 17, 2017
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Tampa auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central ele... More