No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

April 30, 2023

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More

Smart Fort Myers Drivers Protect Against Overheating

April 23, 2023

Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Fort Myers driver... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd): Serpentine Belt Overview

April 16, 2023

The technicians at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and ... More

Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)

April 9, 2023

In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More

E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd)

April 2, 2023

Today at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Fort Myers area. Some newer vehicle mod... More