Steering Clear in Westerville
February 5, 2023
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
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
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Westerville
February 28, 2021
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Westerville. If you took an informal poll around Westerville you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most peop... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
November 15, 2020
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
October 11, 2020
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Steer Right in Westerville
January 1, 2020
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Westerville drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent ... More
Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Power Steering Service
February 18, 2019
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville
September 2, 2018
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Westerville auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centr... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Westerville
May 8, 2018
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Westerville, Ohio, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Tir... More