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Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it...

August 08, 2021

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Steering

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)

Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds l...

Aug 01, 2021 Read

Older Vehicles

Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your ...

Jul 25, 2021 Read

Cooling System

Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems a...

Jul 18, 2021 Read

Cooling System

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy St. Johns

Anyone who drives a car in St. Johns knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know ...

Jul 11, 2021 Read

Tires and Wheels

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in St. Johns : Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy St. Johns

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for St. Johns drivers. We know they have to be ...

Jul 04, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)

If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess...

Jun 27, 2021 Read

Fluids

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all St. Johns resident...

Jun 20, 2021 Read

Timing Belt

Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for...

Jun 13, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Edible Engine

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats ...

Jun 06, 2021 Read