Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)

You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also h...

April 23, 2023

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Wheel Bearings

When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)

What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to crui...

Apr 16, 2023 Read

Fuel Economy

Wasteful Thinking

With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 1...

Apr 09, 2023 Read

Oil Change

An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)

You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil f...

Apr 02, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brak...

Mar 26, 2023 Read

Oil Change

Change is Good (Oil Change)

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not...

Mar 19, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)

Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use the...

Mar 12, 2023 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Pickerington

There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Pickerington, Ohio, but we do quite a bit ab...

Mar 05, 2023 Read

Oil Change

Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)

When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic ...

Feb 26, 2023 Read

Automotive News

Tracking True in Pickerington: Wheel Alignment

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could ...

Feb 19, 2023 Read