Car Care Tips

February 2018

How Much is Enough for Whitehall Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

Most Whitehall drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the tec... Read More

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall

Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall auto care blog, we're going to talk to Whitehall drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall customers. For example, recently four of t... Read More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle

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 Whitehall residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can a... Read More

Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... Read More

Budget for Maintenance in Whitehall

Sometimes busy Whitehall residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Ohio in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the... Read More

Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall in Whitehall

Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Whitehall runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries... Read More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy

Most Whitehall auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Whitehall drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service ... Read More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall On Your Serpentine Belt

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Whitehall, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then t... Read More

Easy Miles ? Do Whitehall Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?

Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... Read More

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Whitehall drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes... Read More

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