Pickerington Exhaust and Emissions Service
October 2, 2022
Many Pickerington residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington is really a lot more comprehensiv... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
February 20, 2022
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington
April 28, 2019
Hello Pickerington! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Ohio vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
April 7, 2019
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Service for Your Exhaust System
September 2, 2018
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
August 26, 2018
Most Pickerington drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington: Passing the Smell Test
February 8, 2018
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Pickerington residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Ohio folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we for... More