Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

May 26, 2024

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More

Watching Your Check Engine Light

May 19, 2024

Did you know that most of the cars driving around Pickerington, Ohio, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Pickerington area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact... More

Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)

May 12, 2024

If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the suspension, steering system and the drivetrain. Years ago, most vehicles had to have their chassis (wha... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

May 5, 2024

Pickerington drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, t... More