Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?
April 13, 2025
We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test. Thats because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so they can continue the... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
October 13, 2024
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... 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
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
February 26, 2023
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
July 4, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Gahanna residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board em... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
May 17, 2022
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna: Passing the Smell Test
May 30, 2021
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Gahanna residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Ohio folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget t... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Service for Your Exhaust System
April 18, 2021
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
November 8, 2020
Hello Gahanna! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Ohio vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regul... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
January 14, 2019
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