Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall

December 30, 2018

Hello Whitehall . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Whitehall drivers?First of all, the Check Engi... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

December 24, 2018

Modern Whitehall vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thi... More

Severe Service Requirements

December 17, 2018

A lot of Whitehall drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of au... More

Introduction to Diesels for Whitehall, Ohio

December 9, 2018

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Whitehall, Ohio, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Ohio are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have dies... More

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Whitehall Vehicle

December 2, 2018

Whitehall drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Ohio come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Whitehall area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of senso... More