Hello Land O Lakes! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace the...
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Posted in Automotive News
on January 17, 2021
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Land O Lakes require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also s...
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Posted in Cabin Air Filter
on January 10, 2021
There's a segment of the Land O Lakes area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 ki...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 03, 2021
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Land O Lakes, FL.Unless they drive a vintage car, Land O Lakes auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 01, 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...
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Posted in Battery
on December 27, 2020
When your vehicle breaks down in the Land O Lakes, FL, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checkin...
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Posted in Maintenance
on December 20, 2020
Every Land O Lakes car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced....
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Posted in Maintenance
on December 13, 2020
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on December 06, 2020
Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump.Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe...
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Posted in Water Pump
on November 29, 2020
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Land O Lakes. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Land O Lakes drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Cent...
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Posted in Cabin Air Filter
on November 22, 2020
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