May 21, 2023 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Making a Battery Last Longer

One thing all Toledo drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted l...

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March 5, 2023 Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Today

Hello Toledo drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Toledo, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a...

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November 20, 2022 Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna...

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July 31, 2022 Ohio: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

Ohio residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a...

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July 10, 2022 Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Toledo: Synthetic Oil

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ...

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