The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
September 4, 2022
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy St. Johns
September 3, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy St. Johns for a check up.In today's Tuffy St. Johns auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. St. Johns residents need fuel to go, and the cl... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy St. Johns
September 2, 2022
These days many people in the St. Johns area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More
To Save Gas Around St. Johns : Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
September 1, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Florida on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Florida drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in St. Johns who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy a... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for St. Johns Drivers
August 31, 2022
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.St. Johns auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; th... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in St. Johns
August 30, 2022
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in St. Johns . If you took an informal poll around St. Johns you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in St. Johns
August 29, 2022
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy St. Johns for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) right ... More
Is Your St. Johns Driving Severe?
August 28, 2022
People near St. Johns , Florida, often ask Tuffy St. Johns how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your St. Johns , Florida, service advisor at Tuffy St. Johns look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... More
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