Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
November 10, 2024
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Fort Myers
September 1, 2024
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Fort Myers, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Fort Myers drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occ... More
Differential Service in Fort Myers, Florida - What You Need to Know
January 14, 2024
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Fort Myers, Florida, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differenti... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd)
July 16, 2023
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Fort Myers, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) service advisor that your ... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Fort Myers
October 16, 2022
One Fort Myers automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Fort Myers, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine an... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
April 17, 2022
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Drive Train Service in Fort Myers at Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd)
August 8, 2021
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More