The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
August 29, 2021
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
August 22, 2021
There's a lot of auto advice in Ohio right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to be t... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Columbus
August 15, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Columbus, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Columbus drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs,... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
August 8, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Easy Miles ? Do Columbus Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 1, 2021
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More