Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

February 5, 2023

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More

Columbus, Ohio Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

January 29, 2023

When winter approaches in Ohio, Columbus residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Ohio winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Columbus residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle ... More

What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

January 22, 2023

If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More

Timing Belt

January 15, 2023

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More

In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)

January 8, 2023

Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case. In some all-wheel-drive vehicles, it's sometime called a power take-off unit, or PTU. Inside the transfer case is a set of gea... More

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview

January 1, 2023

Many Columbus drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Columbus area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Columbus drivers, that look incl... More

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

December 25, 2022

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Columbus area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication th... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview Engine Air Filter Replacement

December 18, 2022

When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air f... More

Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)

December 11, 2022

Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More

Wishy-Washy in Columbus

December 4, 2022

Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More