The price of gas in Ohio has got Columbus drivers talking. It seems that Columbus folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve MPG....
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Posted in Fuel System
on December 25, 2015
Most Columbus and Lewis Center car owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving gas mileage. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Columbus drivers actually save? The US governme...
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Posted in Fuel System
on December 17, 2015
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Columbus auto owners often associate our wheels being "knocked" out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other ob...
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Posted in Alignment
on December 16, 2015
Anyone that 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 enti...
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Posted in Cooling System
on December 09, 2015
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern cars are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free". Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Co...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 26, 2015
Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, SUV suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Columbus and Lewis Center. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on November 25, 2015
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service blog, we’re going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your SUV isn’t the only aspect of your life in Columbus with recommended intervals: Let’s start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 18, 2015
Columbus drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you’ll feel i...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 10, 2015
Columbus car owners' current vehicles 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 vital for Columbus auto o...
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Posted in Fluids
on November 04, 2015
Columbus motorists may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Columbus come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Columbus have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists...
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Posted in Monitoring System
on October 28, 2015
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