Complete Auto Repair
We Service Foreign & Domestic Vehicles
We Build Customers For Life!
We Diagnose & Fix Problems The First Time
Tuffy Sells Tires
November 23, 2025
When it comes to ease and precision of steering, today’s vehicles are engineering marvels. One of the keys to just how good steering is lies in the refinement of power-assisted steering which we know simply as power steering. At the heart of the system is an electrically or belt-driven power steering pump. It can apply hundreds of pounds of hydraulic pressure to the steering gear so you can turn your heavy vehicle with little effort.
The more time and distance your vehicle travels, the more wear your power steering pump experiences. One sign your pump may be aging is that you hear a whining or groaning sound coming from your wheels when you turn. You also may feel a vibration through the steering wheel, or the wheel is harder to turn or responding more slowly than normal. Another sign of trouble with the power steering pump is power steering fluid (reddish-brown) leaks on the ground around your vehicle.
If you encounter these symptoms, have us check your vehicle sooner rather than waiting. If your steering fails, you may find the wheel may lock up or it may become extremely hard to steer. Both scenarios can be dangerous. A technician will check out your vehicle and recommend the necessary repairs.
They’ll also evaluate the belts, hoses and fluids that are part of your power steering system. A well-maintained power steering system can ensure that feeling of confidence and precision that makes driving safe, easy and a pleasure.
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
115 N. Hamilton Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-337-8080
http://www.tuffygahanna.com
January 18, 2026
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
January 11, 2026
As you know, todays vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout the engine and exhaust system. And one of the most important is the oxygen sensor. Known as the O2 sensor f... More
January 4, 2026
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
