Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

March 17, 2024

If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More

The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)

March 10, 2024

If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road. A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... More

I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)

March 3, 2024

Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More

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

No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)

February 18, 2024

Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread... 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

Differential Service in Whitehall, Ohio - What You Need to Know

February 4, 2024

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Whitehall, Ohio, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall: Making a Battery Last Longer

January 28, 2024

One thing all Whitehall drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deepl... 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

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

January 14, 2024

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More