Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in St. Johns
August 28, 2022
There's a segment of the St. Johns area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilo... More
St. Johns Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
August 27, 2022
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among St. Johns drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should St. Johns drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of... More
Keep Your St. Johns Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
August 25, 2022
Hey St. Johns - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very i... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for St. Johns Drivers
August 19, 2022
People in St. Johns have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
August 15, 2022
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to St. Johns B... More
10 Services St. Johns Drivers Often Overlook
August 9, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over St. Johns . Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Tuffy St. Johns Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
August 4, 2022
Florida service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some St. Johns drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy St. Johns fuel system cleaning: Over time, the ... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
August 2, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and St. Johns drivers wa... 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