Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
July 30, 2023
Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Austin conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water,... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
July 23, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
July 16, 2023
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
July 9, 2023
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
July 2, 2023
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More