Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
June 9, 2025
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)
September 1, 2024
Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engines many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the synchronizing of two of your engines components, the camshaft, and the ... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
June 11, 2023
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Tampa Drivers
May 21, 2023
Knowing how their engine works can help Tampa drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
June 27, 2021
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Tampa.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt ... More
Smooth Shifting in Tampa, FL: Transmission Service
April 11, 2021
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Timing Belt Overview
December 23, 2018
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Tampa. The timing belts important job is ... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
October 28, 2018
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Tampa. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understandi... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
October 15, 2018
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Tampa drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in FL to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper transm... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
September 29, 2017
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More