Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

October 25, 2020

Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Grove City conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move th... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

October 18, 2020

Hello Ohio! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have... More

Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)

October 11, 2020

The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

October 4, 2020

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More