Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
October 8, 2023
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
October 1, 2023
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 25, 2023
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Lewis Center residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ca... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Automotive Tips: Alternator
September 17, 2023
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
September 10, 2023
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
Heat and your Tires (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
September 3, 2023
With hotter weather and brutal heat waves becoming more common, the pressure in your vehicle's tires goes up. After all, heat causes air to expand, and the air in your tires follows the laws of physics. Overinflated tires can reduce your vehicle's traction, cause a hard, punishing ride and make ... More
No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)
August 27, 2023
Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: Signs of an Alignment Problem
August 20, 2023
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Lewis Center drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
August 13, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Lewis Center residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology ... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
August 6, 2023
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More