What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
December 27, 2020
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More
Shake It up in Columbus!: Why Wheel Balancing
December 20, 2020
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
December 13, 2020
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at nigh... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
December 6, 2020
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More