Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)

February 20, 2022

There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More

Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

February 13, 2022

If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

February 6, 2022

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More

Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

January 30, 2022

Here is a questions for Tampa drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger co... More

Keeping Your Engine Cool in Tampa, FL

January 23, 2022

The cooling system keeps FL vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Tampa. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Tampa drivers associate with the cool... More

Water Pump

January 16, 2022

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

January 9, 2022

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

Speak Up: Talking with Your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Service Advisor

January 2, 2022

About 80% of the vehicles on Tampa roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in FL. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Others re... More

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Tampa, FL

January 1, 2022

Every car in Tampa, FL, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible an... More

Have You Checked Your Headlights?

December 26, 2021

Like everything in the FL automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. FL drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Tampa roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vision, helping you... More