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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• Suspension

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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• Windshield Wipers

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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• Serpentine Belt

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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• Monitoring System

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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• Tires

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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• Service Standards

May 28, 2023 E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

Today at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Toledo area. Some newer vehicle models are spe...

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• Warranty

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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• Fluids

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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• Maintenance

May 7, 2023 Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Toledo

When we Toledo residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abil...

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• Diagnostics