Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
October 15, 2023
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
October 8, 2023
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
October 1, 2023
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... More
Whitehall, Ohio Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
September 24, 2023
When winter approaches in Ohio, Whitehall residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Ohio winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Whitehall residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicl... 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
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
September 10, 2023
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
September 3, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall
August 27, 2023
Anyone who drives a car in Whitehall knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Go... More
Nighttime Visibility in Whitehall
August 20, 2023
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Whitehall area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decision... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall About the Importance of Service Intervals
August 13, 2023
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall 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 the... More