Smart Columbus Drivers Protect Against Overheating
March 13, 2022
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Columbus drivers ... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
March 6, 2022
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
January 16, 2022
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Engine Hydration for Columbus Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
September 19, 2021
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... 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
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
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
August 9, 2020
Anyone 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... More
Cooling System Components
December 29, 2019
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Columbus auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Ohio.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Columbus, Ohio
August 11, 2019
The cooling system keeps Ohio vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Columbus. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Columbus drivers associate with ... More
Not So Hot in Columbus
January 1, 2019
When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More