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The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

May 11, 2025 The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t...

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Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

May 5, 2024 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Ohio news. Toledo people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Toledo motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, gro...

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Can Your Car Last Another Year?

April 21, 2024 Can Your Car Last Another Year?

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Toledo car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Toledo, Ohio, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufa...

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Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

September 17, 2023 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

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...

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Make Your Vehicle Last

July 23, 2023 Make Your Vehicle Last

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Ohio folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do with...

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Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

July 16, 2023 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

Many Toledo 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...

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The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Toledo Drivers

May 14, 2023 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Toledo Drivers

People in Toledo have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,...

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Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

February 26, 2023 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Toledo Bigfo...

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Training Received by Technicians in Toledo, Ohio

February 5, 2023 Training Received by Technicians in Toledo, Ohio

When your vehicle breaks down in the Toledo, Ohio, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checking in...

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Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

October 2, 2022 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Tole...

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