Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
October 1, 2023
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Ohio: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
September 24, 2023
Ohio residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus
September 17, 2023
When we Columbus residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his ab... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
September 10, 2023
Most people in the Columbus area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. So... More
Columbus Tire Repair
September 3, 2023
Most Columbus residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Columbus drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Ohio gas prices, we've all heard about the import... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
August 27, 2023
Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus auto care blog, we're going to talk to Columbus drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus customers. For example, recently four of the ... More
Hitting The Brakes In Columbus
August 20, 2023
Hello Columbus, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls ... More
'Tis the Season (Tires)
August 13, 2023
We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. ... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
August 6, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
July 30, 2023
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More