For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
August 23, 2020
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center
August 16, 2020
These days many people in the Lewis Center area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mai... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
August 9, 2020
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... 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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
July 26, 2020
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Lewis Center drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the s... More
Water Pump
July 19, 2020
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center in Lewis Center
July 12, 2020
When we Lewis Center residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for hi... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
July 5, 2020
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Lewis Center Car Owners
June 28, 2020
A generation ago, Lewis Center drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Lewis Center shop every year or two for re... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
June 21, 2020
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More