Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
February 11, 2024
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Don't Be Fuelish
November 12, 2023
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
January 29, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
December 18, 2022
Many Perrysburg drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happene... More
Fuel Injectors
September 4, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Perrysburg with a carburetor rolled out of the Ohio dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Perrysburg, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engin... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Perrysburg, Ohio
August 27, 2022
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Perrysburg area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the cl... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg for Better Performance
August 21, 2022
Hi Perrysburg residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Perrysburg, Ohio
August 17, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Perrysburg, Ohio, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Perrysburg, Ohio, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The man... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Perrysburg, Ohio
August 7, 2022
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Ohio environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Perrysburg drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Perrysb... More
To Save Gas Around Perrysburg: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
July 30, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Ohio on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Ohio drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Perrysburg who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any way... More