To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
February 25, 2019
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Gahanna
February 17, 2019
There's a segment of the Gahanna area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomet... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Really Save Gas?
February 10, 2019
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Gahanna drivers don't always extend those ... More
Getting New Tires in Gahanna?
February 3, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Gahanna area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Gahanna area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your frien... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Ohio Roads?
January 27, 2019
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Ohio spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Today
January 21, 2019
Hello Gahanna drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Gahanna, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over... 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
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
January 7, 2019
Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna auto care blog, we're going to talk to Gahanna drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna customers. For example, recently f... More
Steer Right in Gahanna
January 2, 2019
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Gahanna drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent year... More
Keep Your Gahanna Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
December 30, 2018
Hey Gahanna - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very impo... More