Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington?
May 22, 2022
Hello Pickerington - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
May 17, 2022
When Pickerington drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake syst... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
May 8, 2022
Sometimes we hear people in Pickerington say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that co... More
Drive Train Service in Pickerington at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington
May 1, 2022
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Pickerington, Ohio
April 24, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Pickerington, Ohio, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Pickerington, Ohio, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The... More
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
April 17, 2022
No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More
Differential Service in Pickerington, Ohio - What You Need to Know
April 10, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Pickerington, Ohio, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differentia... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
April 3, 2022
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington On Your Serpentine Belt
March 27, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Pickerington, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. The... More
Battery Basics for Pickerington
March 20, 2022
It's important for Pickerington drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Ohio weather. Most Pickerington area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.... More