Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Fort Myers
September 8, 2024
Fort Myers drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Fort Myers area, but it does add quite a b... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
September 1, 2024
The price of gas in Florida has got people in Fort Myers talking. It seems that Fort Myers folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve f... More
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
August 25, 2024
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
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
August 18, 2024
At Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) we get a lot of Fort Myers drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Florida, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't le... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy): Rotor Problems
August 11, 2024
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Fort Myers.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in l... More
Keeping Your Fort Myers Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
August 4, 2024
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Fort Myers house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out c... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Fort Myers, Florida
July 28, 2024
Myths passed around our Fort Myers, Florida community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decede... More
Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)
July 21, 2024
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is what puts out the electricity that powers such things as your lights, power windows, sound system, and na... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
July 14, 2024
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
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
July 7, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More