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Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on TiresColumbus drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern.... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 13, 2019 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Did You Know on October 06, 2019 New Life for Your Older Car in ColumbusIsn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Columbus families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parent... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on September 29, 2019 For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 22, 2019 Service Center Standard and ProceduresAll Ohio pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they ca... Read More Posted in Service Standards on September 15, 2019 Watching Your Check Engine LightDid you know that most of the cars driving around Columbus, Ohio, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Columbus area have as many as 12 networked computers an... Read More Posted in Dashboard on September 08, 2019 Drive Train Service in Columbus at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service ColumbusThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, al... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 01, 2019 Know Your Towing Limits in ColumbusSome Columbus drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Columbus, you should be aware of safety issues, Ohio towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe t... Read More Posted in Safety on August 25, 2019 Relax When the Wind Blows in Ohio: Winter Car Prep for Columbus DriversWhen autumn comes around in Columbus, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Columbus drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Columbus ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 18, 2019 THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing.Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 11, 2019 |
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