Differential Service in Gahanna, Ohio - What You Need to Know
January 26, 2020
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 Gahanna, Ohio, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. So... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
January 20, 2020
Most Gahanna drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Ohio folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Gahanna drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we ... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Gahanna
January 19, 2020
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Gahanna 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 just get... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
January 19, 2020
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
10 Services Gahanna Drivers Often Overlook
January 18, 2020
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Gahanna. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spec... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
January 17, 2020
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
January 16, 2020
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More
Water Pump
January 15, 2020
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
January 14, 2020
Most Ohio auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning syst... More