What to Do In Case of an Accident
July 3, 2022
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Perrysburg, Ohio, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Perrysburg, Ohio:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leavi... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
July 3, 2022
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Perrysburg streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas ... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
July 2, 2022
These days many people in the Perrysburg area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More
Cooling System Components
July 1, 2022
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Perrysburg auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Ohio.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usual... More
Why People in Perrysburg Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
June 30, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Perrysburg, Ohio, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of t... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Guide to Custom Wheels
June 29, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Perrysburg drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, t... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
June 28, 2022
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should al... More
Smooth Shifting in Perrysburg, Ohio: Transmission Service
June 27, 2022
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)
June 26, 2022
As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
June 19, 2022
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More