Winter Tires
September 1, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Perrysburg driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Ohio, winter tires differed from highway tires only in thei... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Perrysburg Vehicle
August 31, 2022
Imagine you've left Perrysburg and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down.... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Perrysburg, Ohio
August 30, 2022
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Perrysburg, Ohio: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Perrysburg motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Becau... 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
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
August 28, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Perrysburg residents and to fix the aff... More
A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
August 28, 2022
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger cabin. Pretty tall order, wouldn't you say? ... 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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg and the Maintenance Mindset
August 26, 2022
When it comes to their vehicles, some Perrysburg residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Perrysburg drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance bu... More
Tire Replacement: What Perrysburg Drivers Need to Know
August 25, 2022
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
August 24, 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Perrysburg drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Ohio to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper... More