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
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Tampa Drivers
October 8, 2023
Hello, Tampa residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Tampa auto owners don't need to filter their fuel be... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your FL Driving
August 20, 2023
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Tampa knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Tampa area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and tr... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Tampa, FL
January 8, 2023
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Tampa, FL, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Tampa, FL, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufacturer then... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Tampa
November 6, 2022
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Tampa can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a... More
Fuel Injectors
September 4, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Tampa with a carburetor rolled out of the FL dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Tampa, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control co... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Tampa, FL
August 21, 2022
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Tampa area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean g... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
May 8, 2022
Tampa residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the hi... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
November 28, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
October 24, 2021
Most Tampa auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy), we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Tampa drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Se... More