Maintenance
Buying a new car in Whitehall is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Whitehall who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having sec...
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on March 14, 2021
If you are a driver in Whitehall and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 03, 2021
Most Whitehall folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Whitehall market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 15, 2020
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 Whitehall residents and to fix the affe...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 08, 2020
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Whitehall area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Whitehall drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshi...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 20, 2019
When autumn comes around in Whitehall, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Whitehall drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Whiteha...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 22, 2019
All Whitehall service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant t...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 15, 2019
As Whitehall consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuf...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 08, 2019
The median age for cars in the Whitehall, Ohio area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise.If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Whitehall area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv...
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Posted in Maintenance
on June 02, 2019
If you're reading this article in Whitehall, Ohio, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall tells you the manufacturer recommends some additio...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 10, 2019
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