Automotive Detective Work in Lewis Center

January 31, 2021

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Lewis Center. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: Tire Replacement Overview

January 24, 2021

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Lewis Center drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm... More

Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)

January 17, 2021

Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More

Battery Basics for Lewis Center

January 10, 2021

It's important for Lewis Center drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Ohio weather. Most Lewis Center area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: Wiper Blade Options

January 3, 2021

Wiper blades are critically important to Lewis Center drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Lewis Center drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with thei... More

Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

January 1, 2021

If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More