How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

March 3, 2024

Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) auto care blog, we're going to talk to Tampa drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) customers. For exa... More

Positive and Negative (Battery Care)

December 3, 2023

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

February 26, 2023

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil

December 18, 2022

Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

January 9, 2022

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

July 25, 2021

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Battery Testing

July 11, 2021

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Tampa drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new o... More

Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

September 27, 2020

Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Tampa are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in... More

Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

September 6, 2020

When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle

August 16, 2020

Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Tampa residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actua... More