Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
October 20, 2024
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd)
October 13, 2024
Hello Fort Myers! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Florida vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to... More
Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
October 6, 2024
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to punch holes in a muffler, and that should raise a big, red warning flag about the safety of your vehicle. O... More
Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) Alternator Replacement Service in Fort Myers
September 29, 2024
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Fort Myers is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
September 22, 2024
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
September 15, 2024
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned. If its been a w... More
It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
September 8, 2024
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
September 1, 2024
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
August 25, 2024
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)
August 18, 2024
Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine. There are different types of motor oil: ... More