Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 25, 2023
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Lewis Center residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ca... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Automotive Tips: Alternator
September 17, 2023
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
September 10, 2023
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
Heat and your Tires (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
September 3, 2023
With hotter weather and brutal heat waves becoming more common, the pressure in your vehicle's tires goes up. After all, heat causes air to expand, and the air in your tires follows the laws of physics. Overinflated tires can reduce your vehicle's traction, cause a hard, punishing ride and make ... More