Emergency Items for Columbus
March 25, 2022
Safe Ohio travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus. But there are other things Columbus residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your lif... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
March 24, 2022
Many Columbus drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has hap... More
Steering Clear in Columbus
March 20, 2022
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus
March 15, 2022
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Columbus drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls heav... 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 Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
March 13, 2022
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
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
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Columbus
February 27, 2022
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Columbus can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just ge... 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