Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Powell Car Owners
March 29, 2020
A generation ago, Powell 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 Powell shop every year or two for repairs seemed... More
Power Steering Service in Powell
March 22, 2020
Most Powell drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steerin... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Powell
March 15, 2020
There's a segment of the Powell area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Powell
March 8, 2020
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (te... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
March 1, 2020
Most Powell auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Powell drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell ar... More