Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
May 30, 2021
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they ... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Westerville
May 23, 2021
As Westerville consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our st... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
May 16, 2021
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Westerville streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas... More
How Much is Enough for Westerville Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
May 9, 2021
Most Westerville drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the t... 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