Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Columbus
July 2, 2023
With high fuel prices in Columbus, Ohio, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some r... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio Driving
August 14, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Columbus knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Columbus 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 ... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Columbus
March 20, 2022
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Columbus area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Columbus diesel... More
Fuel Filter Service in Columbus, Ohio
March 18, 2022
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
March 6, 2022
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Columbus use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & A... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
December 26, 2021
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
December 5, 2021
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Columbus drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainte... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
November 14, 2021
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Columbus Motorists
October 24, 2021
Columbus residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
July 18, 2021
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More