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February 2019

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall in Whitehall

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Whitehall drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but... Read More

Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 25, 2019

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Whitehall area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives.Preventive MaintenancePreventive maintenance is an important way people in Whitehall can conser... Read More

Posted in Fuel System on February 17, 2019

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Whitehall drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more exp... Read More

Posted in Timing Belt on February 11, 2019

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Whitehall residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and... Read More

Posted in Fluids on February 04, 2019

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