Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell
April 21, 2024
Many Powell drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happene... More
Fuel Filter Service in Powell, Ohio
March 17, 2024
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
December 17, 2023
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio Driving
December 3, 2023
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Powell knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Powell area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Powell, Ohio
November 26, 2023
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Powell, Ohio, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Powell, Ohio, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufacture... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Powell
November 5, 2023
All modern Powell vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Powell drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
October 1, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
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
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
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Powell Vehicle
January 15, 2023
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Powell area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to wa... More