Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Alternator Replacement Service in Fort Myers
November 24, 2024
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Fort Myers is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More
Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
November 17, 2024
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months. Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is in hot weather. Think of the term "anti-freeze." Your coolant needs to be adjusted for climate and temp... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
November 10, 2024
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)
November 3, 2024
Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced... More