Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

March 31, 2019

All Grove City service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

March 24, 2019

If you've ever been driving around Grove City and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Engine Air Filter Replacement

March 17, 2019

When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change yo... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

March 10, 2019

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Grove City drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Grove City

March 3, 2019

One Grove City automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Grove City, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine an... More