The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
June 27, 2021
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Austin area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Austin can conserve fue... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Texas Driving
April 4, 2021
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Austin knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Austin area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
August 2, 2020
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Austin
May 17, 2020
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Austin, Texas, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Austin streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the ga... More
Fuel Filter Service in Austin, Texas
February 9, 2020
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Diesel Maintenance for Texas
January 19, 2020
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Texas friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel eng... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
November 17, 2019
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. ... More
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
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Austin Drivers
August 25, 2019
Hello, Austin residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Austin auto owners don't need to filter their fuel ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Austin
August 18, 2019
With high fuel prices in Austin, Texas, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some re... More