Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
June 4, 2023
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 28, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Westerville
May 21, 2023
Let's talk about something critical for all Westerville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keep... More
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
May 14, 2023
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
May 7, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
April 30, 2023
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Service Advisor
April 23, 2023
Westerville drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your ser... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Alternator Replacement Service in Westerville
April 16, 2023
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Westerville is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane ... More
Make Your Battery Last
April 9, 2023
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent... More
Timing Belt
April 2, 2023
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More