The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
December 26, 2021
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
December 19, 2021
Most Perrysburg drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ve... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
December 12, 2021
Good vehicle care for us Perrysburg residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
December 5, 2021
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Perrysburg.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing ... More