Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
October 1, 2023
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
September 24, 2023
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (called ball joints) from all the hazards the road can fling at them. If one of those ball joint boots... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Fuel Saving Tip for Gahanna: Check Engine Light
September 17, 2023
Here's a question for Gahanna, Ohio : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions t... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
September 10, 2023
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
September 3, 2023
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Gas Savings in Gahanna: Sharpen Your Pencil
August 27, 2023
High gas prices in Gahanna increase the cost of living for Ohio drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Gahanna vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenan... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
August 20, 2023
Most Gahanna auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Gahanna drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service... More
Suspension Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
August 13, 2023
During an inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components: There are the springs which hold the weight of your veh... More
Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)
August 6, 2023
For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all equally important: starting, stopping and steering. For your vehicle to be at its safest, all three functions must be in top shape. Steering is one of those things we take for granted. After all, y... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
July 30, 2023
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More