Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
October 13, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
September 22, 2024
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
August 11, 2024
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Menu Board
August 27, 2023
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Pickerington, Ohio, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
August 28, 2022
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Ohio. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Pickerington residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th... More
Easy Miles ? Do Pickerington Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
July 10, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Should Pickerington Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
June 12, 2022
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most ... More
Recommended Pickerington Service Intervals
June 14, 2020
Everyone in Pickerington, Ohio, knows we are advised to go to our Pickerington dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Pickerington residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/sh... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington About the Importance of Service Intervals
December 8, 2019
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing ... More
Hey Pickerington Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
April 17, 2018
Nowadays, Pickerington drivers are paying more at Ohio gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Ohio drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehi... More