Maintaining Your Diesel in Bonita Springs
September 8, 2024
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Bonita Springs area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Bonita Sp... More
Fuel Filter Service in Bonita Springs, Florida
September 1, 2024
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
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Bonita Springs, Florida
July 14, 2024
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Bonita Springs area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of th... More
The Tuffy Bonita Springs Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
January 7, 2024
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Bonita Springs area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Bonita Springs ... More
Diesel Maintenance for Florida
October 1, 2023
At Tuffy Bonita Springs 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 Florida friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long be... More
A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
July 23, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Bonita Springs Vehicle
June 18, 2023
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Bonita Springs area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you g... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Bonita Springs
June 4, 2023
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Bonita Springs for a check up.In today's Tuffy Bonita Springs auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Bonita Springs residents need fuel to ... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Bonita Springs Drivers
May 22, 2022
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.Bonita Springs auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it... More
Don't Be Fuelish
May 1, 2022
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