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
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
July 16, 2023
We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
July 9, 2023
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
July 2, 2023
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
June 25, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
June 18, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Pickerington residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology ... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
June 11, 2023
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More