The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement).
September 24, 2023
You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas. But the gauge show's it's still got a quarter of a tank. So what gives? It could be that your fuel pump is failing, meaning your engine is not getting enough gas to run properly. While fuel pu... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
September 17, 2023
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
September 10, 2023
Recalls are pretty serious for Pickerington residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Pickerington residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulle... More
Transmission Care in Pickerington, Ohio
September 3, 2023
Do you have any plans around Pickerington, Ohio, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's ... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Menu Board
August 27, 2023
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Pickerington, Ohio, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical ... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Pickerington Drivers
August 20, 2023
When people in Pickerington talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Ohio? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
August 13, 2023
Hello Ohio! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Today
August 6, 2023
Hello Pickerington drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Pickerington, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process cont... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
July 30, 2023
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
July 23, 2023
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More