Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
March 10, 2024
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
December 24, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in St. Johns
September 14, 2022
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Transmission Care in St. Johns , Florida
August 11, 2022
Do you have any plans around St. Johns , Florida, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
July 14, 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for St. Johns drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Florida to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pro... 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: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
June 26, 2022
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around St. Johns .An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing ... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
June 13, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
St. Johns Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
March 15, 2020
Any St. Johns driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for St. Johns residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of th... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for St. Johns Drivers
March 8, 2020
Knowing how their engine works can help St. Johns drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down ... More