Make Your Battery Last
March 17, 2024
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
January 2, 2024
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus: Synthetic Oil
September 17, 2023
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
August 20, 2023
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Columbus are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent year... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
June 11, 2023
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 28, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Columbus to al... More
Charge It in Columbus for Extended Battery Life
March 14, 2022
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Columbus, Ohio, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... More
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
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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
May 16, 2021
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Columbus residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ac... More