Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

July 26, 2020

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More

Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell

July 19, 2020

Many Powell car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filt... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell On Your Serpentine Belt

July 12, 2020

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Powell, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ther... More

Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Powell Drivers

July 5, 2020

When people in Powell talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Ohio? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our wiper... More