Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
August 6, 2023
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
January 15, 2023
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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Service for Your Exhaust System
August 14, 2022
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs: Passing the Smell Test
July 24, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Winter Springs residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Florida folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes w... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
February 21, 2021
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs in Winter Springs
May 31, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Winter Springs residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 a... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
January 1, 2020
Most Winter Springs drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in you... More
Winter Springs Exhaust and Emissions Service
October 28, 2018
Many Winter Springs residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs is really a lot more c... More