Fuel Filter Service in Omaha, NE
May 7, 2023
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
November 20, 2022
Hello Omaha resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engin... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
August 28, 2022
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Omaha Tune Up
January 9, 2022
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
October 17, 2021
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
August 22, 2021
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard 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... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
March 7, 2021
For those of you in Omaha, NE who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 h... More
Diesel Maintenance for NE
February 21, 2021
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard 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 NE friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engin... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Omaha Drivers
December 6, 2020
Hello, Omaha residents. Let's talk fuel filters. 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 engine.Omaha auto owners don't need to filter their fuel be... More
How Do You Save Gas in Omaha, NE?
August 2, 2020
No one in Omaha, NE, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising NE fuel prices, however, have spurred Omaha drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we st... More