The Maintenance Free Myth
April 30, 2023
Sometimes we hear people in Fort Myers say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comp... More
Hey Fort Myers Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
April 23, 2023
Nowadays, Fort Myers drivers are paying more at Florida gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Florida drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old ... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
April 16, 2023
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Fort Myers, Florida
April 9, 2023
The cooling system keeps Florida vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Fort Myers. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Fort Myers drivers associat... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy): Serpentine Belt Tensioner
April 2, 2023
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should... More