Fuel Injection Basics for St. Johns

March 25, 2018

All modern St. Johns vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic St. Johns drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in th... More

Diesel Maintenance for Florida

August 29, 2017

At Tuffy St. Johns we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Florida friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been us... More

Engine Air Filter from Tuffy St. Johns

July 18, 2017

Many St. Johns drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy St. Johns recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, res... More

The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight

June 27, 2017

The team at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns , and Florida car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. St. Johns drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is... More

Alternative Fuel Vehicles in St. Johns , Florida

May 3, 2017

Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Florida environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for St. Johns drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the St. ... More

The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

April 4, 2017

There's a lot of auto advice in Florida right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to b... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your St. Johns Vehicle

February 7, 2017

If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the St. Johns area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get t... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

October 24, 2016

The price of gas in Florida has got people in St. Johns talking. It seems that St. Johns folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve f... More

Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy St. Johns

August 22, 2016

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for St. Johns drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive main... More

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in St. Johns , Florida

August 15, 2016

No matter how well they're made, vehicles in St. Johns , Florida, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in St. Johns , Florida, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. T... More