Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
July 30, 2023
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
July 23, 2023
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs in Winter Springs for Better Performance
July 16, 2023
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)
July 9, 2023
They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally. We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one corner of the vehicle up so someone can change a flat tire. So you say you'd never try to change a flat ... More
Hitting the Brakes in Winter Springs
July 2, 2023
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Winter Springs drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection... More