Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): When to Replace a Damaged Tire
November 29, 2020
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Tampa drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulder... More
Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
November 22, 2020
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Tampa?
November 15, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Tampa and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the FL market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Tampa area roads today, and many more being developed. Yet e... More
See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
November 8, 2020
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
November 1, 2020
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a... More
'Tis the Season (Tires)
October 25, 2020
We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. ... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
October 18, 2020
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Tampa Drivers
October 11, 2020
Tampa residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to bu... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
October 4, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
September 27, 2020
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Tampa are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in... More