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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Serpentine Belt TensionerThe serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they sho... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on September 20, 2020 Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 13, 2020 The Economy of Maintenance for Columbus DriversDo I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Columbus drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't li... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on September 06, 2020 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Ohio has got people in Columbus talking. It seems that Columbus folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel eco... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 30, 2020 Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Automotive Tips: AlternatorYour alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... Read More Posted in Battery on August 23, 2020 Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio DrivingWeight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Columbus knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Columbus area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 16, 2020 Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service ColumbusAnyone who drives a car in Columbus knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Goo... Read More Posted in Cooling System on August 09, 2020 Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 02, 2020 Don't Stack the MatIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why.It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on July 26, 2020 Hey Columbus Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?Nowadays, Columbus drivers are paying more at Ohio gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Ohio drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on July 20, 2020 |
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