Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall
December 30, 2018
Hello Whitehall . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Whitehall drivers?First of all, the Check Engi... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
December 24, 2018
Modern Whitehall vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thi... More
Severe Service Requirements
December 17, 2018
A lot of Whitehall drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of au... More
Introduction to Diesels for Whitehall, Ohio
December 9, 2018
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Whitehall, Ohio, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Ohio are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have dies... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Whitehall Vehicle
December 2, 2018
Whitehall drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Ohio come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Whitehall area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of senso... More