Water Pump
January 15, 2020
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
January 14, 2020
Most Ohio auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning syst... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Gahanna
December 1, 2019
With high fuel prices in Gahanna, Ohio, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some re... More
Keep Your Cool in Gahanna: Air Conditioning Service
November 24, 2019
Most Gahanna drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Gahanna vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Ohio winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moi... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
November 17, 2019
There are a lot of things in life that Gahanna residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Gahanna dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we do... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
November 10, 2019
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
Hitting the Brakes in Gahanna
November 3, 2019
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Gahanna drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
October 27, 2019
There are a lot of drivers in Gahanna who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Ohio these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Gahanna folks don't even have to th... More
Gahanna Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
October 20, 2019
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Gahanna drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Gahanna drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Gahanna)
October 13, 2019
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More