Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy St. Johns
March 27, 2016
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
March 21, 2016
When St. Johns drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake system... More
Deciphering the Tuffy St. Johns Menu Board
March 14, 2016
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. St. Johns , Florida, service centers like Tuffy St. Johns have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical ... More
The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
March 8, 2016
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? St. Johns area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in St. Johns can cons... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in St. Johns , Florida
March 4, 2016
Every car in St. Johns , Florida, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense ... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy St. Johns
March 3, 2016
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most St. Johns drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoe... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in St. Johns , Florida
March 2, 2016
The cooling system keeps Florida vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around St. Johns . Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most St. Johns drivers associat... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy St. Johns
March 1, 2016
Today at Tuffy St. Johns we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the St. Johns area. Some newer vehicle models are specifica... More