Make Your Battery Last
May 19, 2024
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 perc... More
Ohio: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
November 19, 2023
Ohio residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
November 5, 2023
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Gahanna are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
June 4, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 14, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
April 16, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
December 25, 2022
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna: Making a Battery Last Longer
October 2, 2022
One thing all Gahanna drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be de... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
August 28, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 9, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna would like to give Gahanna drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becom... More