Catalytic Converter Replacement
December 8, 2024
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
July 28, 2024
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
March 26, 2023
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd): Passing the Smell Test
April 24, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Fort Myers residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Florida folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More
Fort Myers Exhaust and Emissions Service
March 20, 2022
Many Fort Myers residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) is really a lot more comprehensive these ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
October 24, 2021
Most Fort Myers drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ve... More