To Save Gas Around Naples: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
September 30, 2021
One topic that hits the news in Florida on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Florida drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Naples who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any w... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
September 27, 2021
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Naples Motorists
September 26, 2021
Naples residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the fi... More
Naples Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
September 26, 2021
Let's talk about air quality in Naples. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Naples drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air f... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
September 25, 2021
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
September 24, 2021
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Naples
September 19, 2021
Do you like to shop for shoes in Naples?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 pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tire... More
Tuffy Naples Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
September 12, 2021
Florida service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Naples drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Naples fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle... More
Don't Be Fuelish
September 5, 2021
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More