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What to Do in Case of an Accident in Toledo

August 6, 2023 What to Do in Case of an Accident in Toledo

Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Toledo, 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 Toledo drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you...

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It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)

July 30, 2023 It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)

If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio...

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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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Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)

July 9, 2023 Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)

There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us...

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Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

July 2, 2023 Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti...

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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Serpentine Belt Overview

June 25, 2023 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Serpentine Belt Overview

The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds a...

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Don't Stack the Mat

June 18, 2023 Don't Stack the Mat

In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ...

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What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

June 11, 2023 What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example...

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Toledo Customer Detective Work

June 4, 2023 Toledo Customer Detective Work

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to t...

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