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