Maintaining Your Diesel in St. Johns
July 31, 2022
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the St. Johns area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more St. Johns di... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
July 31, 2022
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
Tuffy St. Johns Advice on Buying New Tires
July 30, 2022
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every St. Johns driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Florida seasons.St. Johns off-roaders should be excited about the option... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Tuffy St. Johns
July 29, 2022
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Florida news. St. Johns people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of St. Johns motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. Theyre goo... More
Tuffy St. Johns On Your Serpentine Belt
July 28, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our St. Johns , Florida, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Th... More
Tire Tread Depth for St. Johns , Florida Drivers
July 27, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Breathe Free in St. Johns : Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy St. Johns
July 26, 2022
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on St. Johns drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the... More
Super Slick at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns : Synthetic Oil
July 25, 2022
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
July 24, 2022
All Florida pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why St. Johns auto... More
Tuffy St. Johns Alternator Replacement Service in St. Johns
July 24, 2022
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around St. Johns is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More