10 Services Grove City Drivers Often Overlook
November 8, 2020
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Grove City. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)
November 1, 2020
Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... More
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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
September 27, 2020
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City
September 20, 2020
Many Grove City drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If t... More
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
September 13, 2020
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
September 6, 2020
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More