Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
June 26, 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
Don't Be Fuelish
June 19, 2022
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
June 12, 2022
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Columbus drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expe... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
June 5, 2022
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More