Coolant/Antifreeze Service in TULSA, OK
May 24, 2026
TULSA auto owners may know that most automotive failures in TULSA, OK, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of you.A... More
Tire Tread Depth for TULSA, OK Drivers
May 17, 2026
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. T... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
May 10, 2026
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when... More
Hey TULSA Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
May 3, 2026
Nowadays, TULSA drivers are paying more at OK gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many OK drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle for a y... More
Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
April 26, 2026
Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k... More
Don't Be Fuelish
April 19, 2026
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 fu... More
TULSA Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
April 15, 2026
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around TULSA on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered signifi... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
April 14, 2026
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
March 29, 2026
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Let Tuffy Tulsa Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
March 22, 2026
TULSA area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of TULSA drivers want to han... More