
Hey Gahanna Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
May 28, 2023
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Gahanna?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffe... More

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
May 21, 2023
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More

A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 14, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More

Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)
May 7, 2023
If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... More

The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
April 30, 2023
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
April 23, 2023
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
April 16, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More

No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
April 9, 2023
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
April 2, 2023
Why are wheel bearings for Gahanna vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Ga... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
March 26, 2023
The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna, and Ohio car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Gahanna drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel... More