Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
November 10, 2024
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
September 29, 2024
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
September 1, 2024
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
June 2, 2024
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Fort Myers, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you driv... More
Tuffy South Fort Myers Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
March 24, 2024
Hello Florida! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll h... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
September 24, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Fort Myers residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology an... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
July 16, 2023
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
The Tuffy South Fort Myers Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 25, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy South Fort Myers would like to give Fort Myers drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specia... More
Tuffy South Fort Myers Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
August 14, 2022
Today's Tuffy South Fort Myers post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy South Fort Myers service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicl... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy South Fort Myers
May 22, 2022
Today in the Tuffy South Fort Myers auto care blog, we're going to talk to Fort Myers drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy South Fort Myers customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicl... More