February 2016
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Austin drivers don't always extend those g...
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Posted in Fuel Economy
on February 29, 2016
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Austin, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin service advisor that ...
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Posted in Drive Train
on February 28, 2016
Here is a questions for Austin drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it:A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?A fresh, piney scent?A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger c...
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Posted in Suspension
on February 27, 2016
So you've bought a used car in the Austin area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Austin area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you've sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wanted to...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on February 26, 2016
Hey Austin! Let's talk about one of our Texas summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Austin drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ti...
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Posted in Cabin Air Filter
on February 26, 2016
Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin auto care blog, we're going to talk to Austin drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, For example, recently four of the world's largest shortened the published intervals for several of their engine m...
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Posted in Fluids
on February 25, 2016
Most Austin drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power stee...
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Posted in Steering
on February 25, 2016
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin would like to give Austin drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becomi...
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Posted in Fluids
on February 24, 2016
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Austin, it is easy to prevent.The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine...
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Posted in Cooling System
on February 23, 2016
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Austin may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your car's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your car up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Austin. Its job is to keep your wheels firmly ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on February 22, 2016
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