Winter Springs Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
October 31, 2021
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Winter Springs on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered... More
Trickle Down Technology
October 24, 2021
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
October 17, 2021
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
October 10, 2021
Winter Springs area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Winter Springs d... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs in Winter Springs
October 3, 2021
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Winter Springs drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure... More