Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell
June 4, 2023
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Powell use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & Aut... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Guide to Custom Wheels
May 28, 2023
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 Powell drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then,... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
May 21, 2023
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
May 14, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell
May 7, 2023
Hello Powell! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Ohio vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regula... More
The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller
April 30, 2023
Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
April 23, 2023
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
April 16, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Powell area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Powell
April 9, 2023
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Powell area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Powell diesel-fue... More
Cooling System Components
April 2, 2023
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Powell 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 usually b... More