It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin

November 7, 2021

There are a lot of things in life that Austin residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Austin dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don'... More

Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin

October 31, 2021

For those of you in Austin, Texas who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 2... More

Easy Miles ? Do Austin Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?

October 24, 2021

Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More

When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

October 17, 2021

Hey Austin area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Texas streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Austin area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch i... More

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Austin

October 10, 2021

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Austin. If you took an informal poll around Austin you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Aust... More

3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)

October 3, 2021

Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your windshield can do it... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Austin, Texas

September 26, 2021

A lot of fuel is wasted in the Austin area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean ... More

Engine Hydration for Austin Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump

September 19, 2021

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More

The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)

September 12, 2021

So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

September 5, 2021

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, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More