A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
June 30, 2024
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
June 23, 2024
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
June 16, 2024
When Grove City drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Grove City drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shock... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
June 9, 2024
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City
June 2, 2024
Anyone who drives a car in Grove City knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! G... More