Make your Service Visit at Tuffy Tulsa a Good One
October 6, 2024
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... More
Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
September 29, 2024
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
September 22, 2024
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More
'Tis the Season (Tires)
September 15, 2024
We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. ... More
In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)
September 8, 2024
Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case. In some all-wheel-drive vehicles, it's sometime called a power take-off unit, or PTU. Inside the transfer case is a set of gea... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tulsa
September 1, 2024
These days many people in the TULSA area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenanc... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tulsa
August 25, 2024
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the OK news. TULSA people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of TULSA motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, grocery... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
August 18, 2024
When TULSA drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.TULSA drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and stru... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
August 11, 2024
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tulsa service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer that m... More
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
August 4, 2024
When you start your vehicles engine, theres another motor that makes that whole process possible. Its called the starter, and its a small electric motor that gets your vehicle running. As you can imagine, its quite a chore for a little electric motor to turn over the big engine that powers you... More