Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)

A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our technic...

September 22, 2024

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Serpentine Belt

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tensio...

Sep 15, 2024 Read

Steering

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Columbus

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Columbus. If you took an informal poll ...

Sep 08, 2024 Read

Battery

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, ba...

Sep 01, 2024 Read

Service Intervals

Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Menu Board

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Columbus, Ohio, service centers like Tu...

Aug 25, 2024 Read

Cooling System

Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

Columbus residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Ohio temperatures which requires ...

Aug 18, 2024 Read

Oil Change

Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of y...

Aug 11, 2024 Read

Fluids

A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connect...

Aug 04, 2024 Read

Service Intervals

Easy Miles ? Do Columbus Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?

Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called ...

Jul 28, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

When "Shady" is a Good Thing

Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn du...

Jul 21, 2024 Read