Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
November 28, 2021
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More
Not So Hot in Powell
November 21, 2021
When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Powell, Ohio
November 14, 2021
Myths passed around our Powell, Ohio community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to ... More
Powell Alignment Service
November 7, 2021
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Radiator Service
October 31, 2021
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Powell, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More
Fuel Injectors
October 24, 2021
The last new American vehicles sold in Powell with a carburetor rolled out of the Ohio dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Powell, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
Hey Powell Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
October 17, 2021
Nowadays, Powell drivers are paying more at Ohio gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Ohio drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle fo... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
October 10, 2021
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Powell drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that c... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
October 3, 2021
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
September 26, 2021
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More