Introduction to Diesels for Austin, Texas
December 18, 2017
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Austin, Texas, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Texas are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diese... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Austin
November 5, 2017
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Austin can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Austin Vehicle
July 2, 2017
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Austin area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to wa... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
June 25, 2017
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
June 12, 2017
The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin in Austin, and Texas car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Austin drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel e... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Austin
May 9, 2017
All modern Austin vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Austin drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More
How Do You Save Gas in Austin, Texas?
April 11, 2017
No one in Austin, Texas, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Texas fuel prices, however, have spurred Austin drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. B... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Austin, Texas
March 27, 2017
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Austin, Texas, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Austin, Texas, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufactu... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
January 29, 2017
Most Austin auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Austin drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Ce... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
October 24, 2016
Many Austin drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has ... More