Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Engine Air Filter Replacement
January 19, 2020
When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your a... 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
The Right Automotive Fluids for Austin Drivers
January 18, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Austin drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More
On Board Diagnostics for Austin Motorists
January 17, 2020
Some Austin vehicle owners wonder why Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin and other Austin auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surprise. In the Austin a... More
10 Services Austin Drivers Often Overlook
January 16, 2020
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Austin. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Speci... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Austin
January 15, 2020
The hottest Texas news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Austin. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Austin can do to gre... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
January 14, 2020
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
Speak Up: Talking with Your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Service Advisor
December 1, 2019
About 80% of the vehicles on Austin roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Texas. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Other... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Serpentine Belt Overview
November 24, 2019
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engi... 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