A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 30, 2021
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus
May 23, 2021
There are a lot of drivers in Columbus who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Ohio these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Columbus folks don't even have to ... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
May 16, 2021
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
May 9, 2021
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More
Winter Tires
May 2, 2021
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Columbus driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Ohio, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their ... More