September 4, 2022 Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Toledo

Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic...

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August 28, 2022 To Save Gas Around Toledo: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service

One topic that hits the news in Ohio on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Ohio drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Toledo who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any way we ...

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August 21, 2022 The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ...

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August 14, 2022 What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB....

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August 7, 2022 Suspension Service in Toledo at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Toledo may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Toledo. Its job is to keep your wheels f...

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• Shocks & Struts

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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• Safety

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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