Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

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 comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants lon...

April 30, 2023

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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

Windshield Wipers

A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)

It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the dri...

Mar 05, 2023 Read

Tires and Wheels

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell

A lot of us Powell drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about colo...

Feb 26, 2023 Read