Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall in Whitehall
February 25, 2024
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
February 11, 2024
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Whitehall Car Owners
January 21, 2024
A generation ago, Whitehall 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 Whitehall shop every year or two for repairs ... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
November 19, 2023
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Keep Your Whitehall Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
September 17, 2023
Hey Whitehall - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very im... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
July 2, 2023
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
March 19, 2023
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Whitehall Bi... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
March 12, 2023
Whitehall area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Whitehall drivers wan... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
March 5, 2023
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Whitehall car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Whitehall, Ohio, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and ... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Technician Training
September 4, 2022
Whitehall consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have ... More