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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
January 1, 2020
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) servic... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa: Synthetic Oil
December 15, 2019
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
October 6, 2019
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy). Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Tampa runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) are those in our customer's vehicles.... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
June 30, 2019
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
June 2, 2019
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Tampa to alway... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Making a Battery Last Longer
March 24, 2019
One thing all Tampa drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery t... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
March 17, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Procrastination Prevention in Tampa
January 21, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
FL: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
November 5, 2018
FL residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a g... More