Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
September 29, 2024
As your vehicle ages, its performance isnt quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because its gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesnt have the pep that it used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isnt quite as good... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Tuffy Lehigh Acres
July 28, 2024
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Lehigh Acres, FL
May 12, 2024
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Lehigh Acres, FL, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Lehigh Acres, FL, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The man... More
Introduction to Diesels for Lehigh Acres, FL
March 10, 2024
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Lehigh Acres, FL, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in FL are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diese... More
Don't Be Fuelish
October 29, 2023
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
September 3, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Fuel Filter Service in Lehigh Acres, FL
April 23, 2023
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Diesel Maintenance for FL
April 16, 2023
At Tuffy Lehigh Acres we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our FL friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Lehigh Acres Drivers
April 2, 2023
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Lehigh Acres auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; ... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Lehigh Acres
September 4, 2022
Lehigh Acres drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Lehigh Acres area, but it does add quite... More