A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
March 21, 2021
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
October 25, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
May 31, 2020
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
March 29, 2020
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Perrysburg, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you driv... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
February 23, 2020
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Perrysburg residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
February 16, 2020
Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg auto care blog, we're going to talk to Perrysburg drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg customers. For example, recently four of the world's la... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg: Making a Battery Last Longer
August 4, 2019
One thing all Perrysburg drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depl... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
June 23, 2019
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Perrysburg are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. I... More
Make Your Battery Last
June 16, 2019
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Perry... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
April 14, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More