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

Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Bonita Springs

January 16, 2022

Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs area, but it does add q... More

Introduction to Diesels for Bonita Springs, Florida

September 19, 2021

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Bonita Springs, Florida, 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 Florida are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europ... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Bonita Springs

August 15, 2021

With high fuel prices in Bonita Springs, Florida, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?... More