Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

March 3, 2024

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More

Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

October 23, 2022

You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More

Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville in Westerville

October 10, 2021

The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More

Smooth Shifting in Westerville, Ohio: Transmission Service

May 2, 2021

So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Westerville

February 21, 2021

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Westerville drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmissio... More

Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Westerville Drivers

November 1, 2020

Knowing how their engine works can help Westerville drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville in Westerville

October 4, 2020

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

June 21, 2020

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Westerville drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more e... More

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Westerville

February 16, 2020

Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More

Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville in Westerville

June 30, 2019

Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Westerville drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Ohio to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But prope... More