Maintenance
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
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
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Land O Lakes blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Land O Lakes with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exam...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 25, 2020
The hottest FL news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Land O Lakes. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Land O Lakes can ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 27, 2020
FL service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Land O Lakes drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Land O Lakes fuel syste...
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Posted in Maintenance
on June 14, 2020
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Land O Lakes?Is it:A Hamburger;Coffee;A Soft Drink, orGummy Bears?Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 19, 2020
Land O Lakes consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles ha...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 20, 2019
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical sy...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 29, 2019
Ask any Land O Lakes man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his c...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 15, 2019
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