Severe Service Requirements
June 18, 2022
A lot of Austin drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
June 12, 2022
There's a lot of auto advice in Texas right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to be ... More
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
June 5, 2022
No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
May 29, 2022
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
May 22, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Austin, Texas, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Austin drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that ... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
May 17, 2022
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)
May 8, 2022
You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you have a locking steering wheel... More
Tracking True in Austin: Wheel Alignment
May 1, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension par... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Austin
April 24, 2022
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Austin area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get f... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
April 17, 2022
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More