A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
October 8, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
October 23, 2022
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 10, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg would like to give Perrysburg drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
August 29, 2022
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg service advisor will know the proper coolant for... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
August 23, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Perrysburg runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Perrysburg Drivers
August 1, 2022
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Perrysburg drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even ... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg: Synthetic Oil
July 23, 2022
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 14, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Perrysburg to ... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
May 29, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Ohio: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
April 10, 2022
Ohio residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More