Fall and Spring Checkup in Columbus
July 26, 2020
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (... More
Timing Belt
July 19, 2020
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus: Synthetic Oil
July 12, 2020
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Diesel Maintenance for Ohio
July 5, 2020
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Ohio friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines h... More