Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Columbus
February 28, 2018
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Columbus area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview Radiator Service
February 19, 2018
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Columbus, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine... More
Nighttime Visibility in Columbus
February 11, 2018
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Columbus area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Columbus, Ohio
February 8, 2018
The median age for cars in the Columbus, Ohio area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Columbus area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Auto Servic... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
February 7, 2018
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Columbus drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Columbus. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills,... More
Columbus Road Trip Preparation
February 6, 2018
People from Columbus, Ohio, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Ohio road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can take... More
Speak Up: Talking with Your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview Service Advisor
February 5, 2018
About 80% of the vehicles on Columbus roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Ohio. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Othe... More
Cool Running in Columbus
February 5, 2018
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More
Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview?
February 4, 2018
Hello Columbus - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, yo... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
February 3, 2018
Most Columbus auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Columbus drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Gr... More