Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Whitehall

November 29, 2020

With high fuel prices in Whitehall, Ohio, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some ... More

Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)

November 22, 2020

Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More

In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

November 15, 2020

It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

November 8, 2020

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Fuel Saving Tip for Whitehall: Check Engine Light

November 1, 2020

Here's a question for Whitehall, Ohio : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions... More