How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)

November 29, 2020

There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg

July 19, 2020

Anyone who drives a car in Perrysburg knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! G... More

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

January 17, 2020

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More

Not So Hot in Perrysburg

February 18, 2019

When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More

Smart Perrysburg Drivers Protect Against Overheating

November 5, 2018

Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Perrysburg driver... More

Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg

August 12, 2018

Perrysburg residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Ohio temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has ... More

Engine Hydration for Perrysburg Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump

May 2, 2017

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More

Cool Running in Perrysburg

February 24, 2016

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More

Cool Running In Perrysburg

November 12, 2015

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really dont hear much any more about cars overheating. Thats because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesnt mean you cant overheat your SUV engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yo... More

Cooling System Components

September 11, 2015

Today we want to talk about a key system in our cars the cooling system. Its one of those things that Perrysburg motorists dont give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Perrysburg. Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical... More