Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)

November 24, 2024

When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... More

The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)

November 17, 2024

Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy)

November 10, 2024

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Toledo. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... More

See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)

November 3, 2024

It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More