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 24, 2022 Air Conditioning Service in Toledo

Hey Toledo! Let's talk about one of our Ohio summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Toledo drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time t...

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July 12, 2022 A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals....

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July 11, 2022 Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Toledo, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the technic...

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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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July 9, 2022 Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio Driving

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Toledo knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Toledo area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ...

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July 8, 2022 Budget for Maintenance in Toledo

Sometimes busy Toledo residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Ohio in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the am...

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July 7, 2022 What to Do In Case of an Accident

If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Toledo, Ohio, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Toledo, Ohio:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the s...

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July 6, 2022 Tracking True in Ohio: Wheel Alignment in Toledo

The biggest issue for Toledo area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Tole...

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July 5, 2022 Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a...

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