The Edible Engine

August 27, 2023

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... 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

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

August 13, 2023

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Tampa streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that ... More

Differential Service in Tampa, FL - What You Need to Know

August 6, 2023

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Tampa, FL, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. Some T... More