Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Fuel Saving Tip for Pickerington: Check Engine Light
May 16, 2021
Here's a question for Pickerington, Ohio : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditi... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
May 9, 2021
Pickerington 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 it in the s... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Pickerington
May 2, 2021
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Pickerington 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 jus... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Engine Air Filter Replacement
April 25, 2021
When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your ai... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
April 18, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
The Importance of Pickerington Drivers Following Service Intervals
April 11, 2021
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Pickerington with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How ... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 4, 2021
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Pickerington
March 28, 2021
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Pickerington, Ohio Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
March 21, 2021
When winter approaches in Ohio, Pickerington residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Ohio winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Pickerington residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ... More
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
March 14, 2021
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More