Gas Savings in Columbus: Sharpen Your Pencil

October 8, 2023

High gas prices in Columbus increase the cost of living for Ohio drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Columbus vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mainten... More

The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

September 10, 2023

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More

Keep Your Columbus Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

May 7, 2023

Hey Columbus - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very imp... More

Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

December 18, 2022

Good vehicle care for us Columbus residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

October 9, 2022

If you've ever been driving around Columbus and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field o... More

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus?

August 8, 2022

Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Columbus drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Ohio who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and ... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Columbus Drivers

June 26, 2022

People in Columbus have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 1... More

Severe Service Requirements

June 5, 2022

A lot of Columbus drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of aut... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

March 27, 2022

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at nigh... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Columbus Car Owners

February 20, 2022

A generation ago, Columbus drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Columbus shop every year or two for repairs se... More