T for Transmission, T for Trouble (Automatic Transmission Trouble Signs)
November 30, 2025
One of the hardest working components of your vehicle is its transmission, shifting gears up and down when you need it to. The transmission is vital to your vehicle driving properly, and if you start to see signs of problems in it, its best to have them fixed earlier rather than later. (Since ne... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
November 23, 2025
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter: What?s the Difference?
November 16, 2025
You may have heard someone say they just got the air filter replaced in their vehicle. But did you know your vehicle has two different major air filters and they both perform quite differentbut very importantduties? Todays vehicles have a cabin air filter, and an engine air filter. The engine a... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
November 9, 2025
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Grove City 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 ex... More
In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
November 2, 2025
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isnt taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that its getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, starting with the most obvious one: the heat gauge/warning light on your instrument panel. When you see that heat gaug... More