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
Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)
November 20, 2022
We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reaso... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
November 13, 2022
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... 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