Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Lewis Center

December 25, 2022

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Lewis Center, Ohio, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Ti... More

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

August 21, 2022

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More

Power Steering Service in Lewis Center

July 8, 2022

Most Lewis Center drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power s... More

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

February 20, 2022

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)

November 1, 2020

Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More

Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Power Steering Service

August 2, 2020

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More

Steering Clear in Lewis Center

December 1, 2019

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Lewis Center

November 3, 2019

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Lewis Center. If you took an informal poll around Lewis Center you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most pe... More

Steer Right in Lewis Center

February 5, 2017

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Lewis Center drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent... More

Defensive Driving in Lewis Center, Ohio

June 12, 2016

There was a man in the Lewis Center area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Ohio highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in... More