Synthetic Oil for Perrysburg Autos
July 31, 2022
If you are a driver in Perrysburg and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
July 31, 2022
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More
To Save Gas Around Perrysburg: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
July 30, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Ohio on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Ohio drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Perrysburg who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any way... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
July 29, 2022
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Perrysburg, Ohio, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Perrysburg area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, fo... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
July 28, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Perrysburg 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 Perrysburg folks don't even have... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
July 27, 2022
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Perrysburg drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg, our team will check your brake system and let you know if th... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
July 26, 2022
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Perrysburg
July 25, 2022
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Keep Your Cool in Perrysburg
July 24, 2022
Perrysburg drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
July 24, 2022
All Perrysburg service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More