All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
December 18, 2022
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Breathe Deep in Westerville With a New Cabin Air Filter
December 11, 2022
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Westerville auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 t... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville About the Importance of Service Intervals
December 4, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing t... More
Suspension Service in Westerville at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville
November 27, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Westerville may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Westerville. Its job is to keep you... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
November 20, 2022
Westerville drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville
November 13, 2022
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
November 6, 2022
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More
Keep Your Cool in Westerville: Air Conditioning Services
October 30, 2022
Most Westerville drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Westerville vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Ohio winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some o... 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
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Really Save Gas?
October 16, 2022
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Westerville drivers don't always extend th... More