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Columbus Customer Detective WorkOne might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars in Ohio are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given sympt... Read More Posted in Service Standards on October 22, 2018 Under Pressure in Columbus: TPMSHave you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Columbus, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 15, 2018 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Did You Know on October 07, 2018 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 04, 2018 Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad?When Columbus drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Columbus drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because sh... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on October 03, 2018 Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Advice on What to Do After You BuyUsed vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Columbus drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Columbus area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fa... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 16, 2018 Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service ColumbusWhen it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Columbus drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 09, 2018 Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Columbus, OhioA lot of fuel is wasted in the Columbus area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of t... Read More Posted in Fuel System on September 02, 2018 Keeping Your Columbus Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air FilterPop quiz: What is a cabin air filter?A. A filter for your Columbus house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters ... Read More Posted in Suspension on August 26, 2018 Drive Train Service in Columbus at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service ColumbusThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive mainte... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 19, 2018 |
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