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By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Toledo

January 1, 2024 By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Toledo

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Toledo drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it...

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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Rotor Problems

December 31, 2023 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Rotor Problems

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Toledo.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less ...

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Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)

December 24, 2023 Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)

Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not onl...

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Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)

December 17, 2023 Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)

You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t...

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No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)

December 10, 2023 No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)

Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread...

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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

December 3, 2023 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

When Toledo drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If...

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PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Toledo

November 26, 2023 PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in Toledo

Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged...

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Getting New Tires in Toledo?

November 19, 2023 Getting New Tires in Toledo?

There are so many tire choices in the Toledo area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Toledo area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendl...

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Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)

November 12, 2023 Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)

Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ...

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The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

November 5, 2023 The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y...

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