Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin for Better Performance

September 29, 2019

Hi Austin residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. 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 eng... More

Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Austin

September 22, 2019

Many Austin drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Aust... More

What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

September 15, 2019

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

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services

September 8, 2019

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Texas. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Austin residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the saf... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin

September 1, 2019

Okay. You went to your local Austin car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Austin service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light st... More