Automotive Detective Work in St. Johns
July 12, 2022
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in St. Johns . Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when s... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your St. Johns Vehicle
July 11, 2022
St. Johns drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Florida come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the St. Johns area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of ... More
The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
July 10, 2022
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of St. Johns drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in St. Johns . You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hi... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
July 10, 2022
There are several important factors that go into how often St. Johns drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Florida fre... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
July 9, 2022
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Florida folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do w... More
St. Johns Tire Repair
July 8, 2022
Most St. Johns residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for St. Johns drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Florida gas prices, we've all heard about the... More
How Much is Enough for St. Johns Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
July 7, 2022
Most St. Johns drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the te... More
Cool Running in St. Johns
July 6, 2022
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More
The Importance of St. Johns Drivers Following Service Intervals
July 5, 2022
Today in our Tuffy St. Johns blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in St. Johns with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering t... More
Easy Miles ? Do St. Johns Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
July 4, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More