Cruisin' on Down Main Street
April 26, 2020
When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
April 19, 2020
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Lewis Center, Ohio
April 12, 2020
Myths passed around our Lewis Center, Ohio community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern deceden... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
April 5, 2020
Hello Ohio! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have... More