Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Columbus?
October 29, 2018
There is a clear and vocal demand in Columbus and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Ohio market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Columbus area roads today, and many more being develope... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
October 22, 2018
Hello Columbus resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your en... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Columbus
October 14, 2018
With high fuel prices in Columbus, Ohio, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some r... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
October 7, 2018
Hello Columbus! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Ohio vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regu... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
October 4, 2018
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Columbus drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. W... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
October 3, 2018
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More