Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
September 8, 2024
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More
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