Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Columbus
December 10, 2023
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Columbus, Ohio, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Columbus streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
October 22, 2023
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
October 1, 2023
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Introduction to Diesels for Columbus, Ohio
February 19, 2023
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Columbus, Ohio, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Ohio are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diese... More
To Save Gas Around Columbus: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
October 30, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Ohio on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Ohio drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Columbus who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any way w... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus for Better Performance
October 2, 2022
Hi Columbus residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the e... 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
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Columbus Vehicle
April 17, 2022
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Columbus area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus for Better Performance
March 24, 2022
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Columbus
March 6, 2022
All modern Columbus vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Columbus drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the en... More