Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy)

June 25, 2023

Hello Fort Myers! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Florida vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to... More

Battery Basics for Fort Myers

June 18, 2023

It's important for Fort Myers drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Florida weather. Most Fort Myers area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. ... More

Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)

June 11, 2023

You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and literally punch holes in the road. And when your vehicle hits one of those holes that's big enough, the... More

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Fort Myers Vehicle

June 4, 2023

Fort Myers drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Florida come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Fort Myers area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of ... More