Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
September 20, 2020
If you're reading this article in Powell, Ohio, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional se... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell
August 23, 2020
Good vehicle care for us Powell residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different... More
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
New School: Automotive Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Technician Training
May 24, 2020
Powell consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have mad... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Powell Car Owners
March 29, 2020
A generation ago, Powell drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Powell shop every year or two for repairs seemed... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Powell
March 15, 2020
There's a segment of the Powell area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Powell
March 8, 2020
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (te... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Powell, Ohio
February 23, 2020
The median age for cars in the Powell, Ohio area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Powell area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powel... More