Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) in Toledo
July 21, 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
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
June 9, 2024
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy)
March 3, 2024
Most Toledo folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Toledo market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been ... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Toledo
December 31, 2023
There's a segment of the Toledo area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
December 17, 2023
Recalls are pretty serious for Toledo residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Toledo residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or TSB.... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy)
June 11, 2023
These days many people in the Toledo area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenan... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in OH: Winter Car Prep for Toledo Drivers
May 7, 2023
When autumn comes around in Toledo, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Toledo drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Toledo driver... More
Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) and the Maintenance Mindset
April 30, 2023
When it comes to their vehicles, some Toledo residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Toledo drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just m... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Toledo
April 2, 2023
Every Toledo car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
November 27, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Toledo drivers want t... More