Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)
July 31, 2022
If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
July 24, 2022
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Austin residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actu... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin and the Maintenance Mindset
July 17, 2022
When it comes to their vehicles, some Austin residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Austin drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just m... More
Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
July 10, 2022
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
July 3, 2022
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Austin drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulde... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin About the Importance of Service Intervals
June 26, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin in Austin
June 21, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Austin residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emis... More
Fuel Injectors
June 20, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Austin with a carburetor rolled out of the Texas dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Austin, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contr... More
PCV Valve Replacement
June 19, 2022
Hello Austin, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
June 19, 2022
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More