For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Fort Myers)
April 21, 2024
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
April 14, 2024
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fumes rather than having them pollute our atmosphere. PCV stands for positive crankcase ventilation. When y... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
April 7, 2024
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Fort Myers
March 31, 2024
Night driving in Fort Myers is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just ca... More
What Fort Myers Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
March 24, 2024
There are some things drivers should know about Fort Myers car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) in Fort Myers wants to build a trusting relat... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
March 17, 2024
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Change is Good (Oil Change)
March 10, 2024
You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More
Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
March 3, 2024
Most Fort Myers auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd), we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Fort Myers drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial ... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
February 25, 2024
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Fort Myers, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you driv... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) in Fort Myers for Better Performance
February 18, 2024
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More