How Your Check Engine Light Works
July 25, 2021
Have you ever had an experience like this in Columbus, Ohio? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays on.... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
July 18, 2021
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Columbus Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
July 11, 2021
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Columbus drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Columbus drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... More
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
July 4, 2021
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
June 27, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
June 20, 2021
Custom wheels are one way that Columbus folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Battery Testing
June 13, 2021
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Columbus drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long a... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus
June 6, 2021
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Columbus road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump -... More
Hey Columbus Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
May 30, 2021
Higher Columbus fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Columbus drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fu... More
Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Columbus
May 23, 2021
Many Columbus drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Co... More