Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
September 12, 2022
If you're reading this article in St. Johns , Florida, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy St. Johns tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. You... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
September 11, 2022
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in St. Johns , Florida
September 11, 2022
The median age for cars in the St. Johns , Florida area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy St. Johns we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the St. Johns area, bring it into Tuffy St. Johns for high-mileage main... More
Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
September 10, 2022
Today's Tuffy St. Johns post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy St. Johns service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid ... More
Brake Service at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
September 9, 2022
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for St. Johns drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Florida driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy St. Johns, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are an... More
Emergency Items for Your vehicle
September 8, 2022
Local St. Johns roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around St. Johns ... More
Saving Lives in St. Johns with Tire Pressure
September 7, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our St. Johns , Florida, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that ... More
St. Johns Customer Detective Work
September 6, 2022
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy St. Johns is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to track down ... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
September 5, 2022
Hey St. Johns area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Florida streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the St. Johns area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of... More
Keep Your Cool in St. Johns
September 4, 2022
St. Johns drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the... More