To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
January 19, 2020
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Menu Board
January 18, 2020
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Grove City, Ohio, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typic... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City in Grove City: Synthetic Oil
January 17, 2020
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City in Grove City
January 16, 2020
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
January 15, 2020
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City in Grove City for Better Performance
January 14, 2020
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
December 1, 2019
Grove City drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Grove City Drivers
November 24, 2019
Hello, Grove City residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Grove City auto owners don't need to filter the... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City and the Maintenance Mindset
November 17, 2019
When it comes to their vehicles, some Grove City residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Grove City drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance bu... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
November 10, 2019
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Grove City, Ohio, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Grove City, Ohio:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leavi... More