How Your Check Engine Light Works
May 31, 2016
Have you ever had an experience like this in Perrysburg, Ohio? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays o... More
Timing Belt
May 25, 2016
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
May 15, 2016
Most people in the Perrysburg area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
May 9, 2016
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Perrysburg drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ex... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg?
May 1, 2016
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Perrysburg drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Ohio who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the ... More