Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
May 29, 2022
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... More
The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)
May 22, 2022
You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you have a locking steering wheel... More
Wishy-Washy in Lewis Center
May 17, 2022
Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
May 8, 2022
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Lewis Center, Ohio
May 1, 2022
The median age for cars in the Lewis Center, Ohio area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Lewis Center area, bring it into Tuffy ... More