A Cool and Smooth Transmission in St. Johns
February 29, 2016
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us St. Johns drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
February 29, 2016
There are a lot of drivers in St. Johns who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Florida these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most St. Johns folks don't even h... More
Why People in St. Johns Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
February 28, 2016
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our St. Johns , Florida, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some o... More
A Cold Day in St. Johns ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy St. Johns
February 27, 2016
Most St. Johns drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Florida highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during St. Johns rush hour, but so can a long ride in... More
Gas Savings in St. Johns : Sharpen Your Pencil
February 26, 2016
High gas prices in St. Johns increase the cost of living for Florida drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some St. Johns vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled ... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy St. Johns
February 26, 2016
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Florida residents to review their finances. More and more St. Johns drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America toda... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in St. Johns ?
February 25, 2016
There is a clear and vocal demand in St. Johns and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Florida market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on St. Johns area roads today, and many more being d... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in St. Johns , Florida
February 24, 2016
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around St. Johns , Florida.Unless they drive a vintage car, St. Johns auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
February 20, 2016
If you've ever been driving around St. Johns and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness which can be distracting and will affec... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Nocatee Florida
February 11, 2016
A lot of gas is wasted in the Nocatee area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the cle... More