Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell?
August 20, 2023
Hello Powell - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, you'... More
Bad Vibes
August 13, 2023
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
August 6, 2023
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell: Wiper Blade Options
July 30, 2023
Wiper blades are critically important to Powell drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Powell drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. I... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
July 23, 2023
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Ohio folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do with... More
Charge It in Powell for Extended Battery Life
July 16, 2023
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Powell, Ohio, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that i... More
Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
July 9, 2023
Ever wonder how your vehicles transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a roads surface, there has to be something that can maintain the connection between the transmission and the wheel yet keep everything moving at the same speed. ... More
Distracted Driving
July 2, 2023
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell in Powell
June 25, 2023
Tires do a lot of work for Powell drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Powell. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With ... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Menu Board
June 18, 2023
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Powell, Ohio, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell 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 list, in alp... More