Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
August 4, 2024
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
March 3, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 21, 2024
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
January 14, 2024
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
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
December 17, 2023
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
September 24, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 22, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy St. Johns would like to give St. Johns drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more speciali... More
Charge It in St. Johns for Extended Battery Life
October 1, 2022
Here's an interesting statistic for our in St. Johns , Florida, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out... More
Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
September 10, 2022
Today's Tuffy St. Johns post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy St. Johns service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid ... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy St. Johns
August 23, 2022
Today in the Tuffy St. Johns auto care blog, we're going to talk to St. Johns drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy St. Johns customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer... More