THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
January 20, 2020
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
The Tuffy St. Johns Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
January 19, 2020
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
January 19, 2020
Warm weather or cold, St. Johns drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most St. Johns people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy St. Johns, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air cond... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
January 18, 2020
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
January 17, 2020
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
Economics of Maintenance for St. Johns Auto Owners
January 16, 2020
Buying a new car in St. Johns is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in St. Johns who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having s... More
Procrastination Prevention in St. Johns
January 15, 2020
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
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
January 14, 2020
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
Water Pump
December 1, 2019
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
A Bright Idea
November 24, 2019
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More