Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
November 17, 2024
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
The Best Test
June 11, 2023
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center
July 5, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Lewis Center, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center service adv... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
August 8, 2021
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Lewis Center?
October 18, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Lewis Center and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Ohio market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Lewis Center area roads today, and many more being ... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
August 23, 2020
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
May 10, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Lewis Center
January 20, 2020
One Lewis Center automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Lewis Center, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engin... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Lewis Center
November 17, 2019
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Lewis Center, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Lewis Center drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident... More
Lease or Buy?
May 26, 2019
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Lewis Center drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pa... More