Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)

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 ...

May 14, 2023

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Exhaust

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell

Hello Powell! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introdu...

May 07, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller

Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it co...

Apr 30, 2023 Read

Water Pump

Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)

No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain coo...

Apr 23, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driv...

Apr 16, 2023 Read

Fuel System

Maintaining Your Diesel in Powell

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as...

Apr 09, 2023 Read

Cooling System

Cooling System Components

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those thing...

Apr 02, 2023 Read

Fluids

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be ...

Mar 26, 2023 Read

Parts

Timing Belt

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. ...

Mar 19, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)

You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in...

Mar 12, 2023 Read