The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 1, 2023
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Fort Myers to ... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
September 24, 2023
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Fort Myers
September 17, 2023
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Fort Myers area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Fort Myers di... More
How Much is Enough for Fort Myers Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
September 10, 2023
Most Fort Myers drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the te... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) Menu Board
September 3, 2023
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Fort Myers, Florida, service centers like Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, ... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy)
August 27, 2023
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Florida news. Fort Myers people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Fort Myers motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good com... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
August 20, 2023
All Florida pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Fort Myers auto... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Fort Myers
August 13, 2023
Night driving in Fort Myers is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just ca... More
Talk to Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
August 6, 2023
Custom wheels are one way that Fort Myers folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
July 30, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Fort Myers area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication ... More