STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
March 27, 2022
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Why People in Westerville Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
March 24, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Westerville, Ohio, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of ... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville
March 23, 2022
Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville auto care blog, we're going to talk to Westerville drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville customers. For example, recently fou... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville in Westerville
March 22, 2022
Tires do a lot of work for Westerville drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Westerville. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passeng... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville in Westerville
March 20, 2022
Most Ohio auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning syst... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
March 13, 2022
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
A New Battery in Westerville
March 12, 2022
Hello Westerville drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Westerville, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a n... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Westerville Drivers
March 11, 2022
Westerville residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
March 6, 2022
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More