Ask Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
September 28, 2016
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 ... More
Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 20, 2016
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 Cincinnati residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ca... More
Cincinnati Alignment Service
September 12, 2016
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Cincinnati
September 5, 2016
Every Cincinnati car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced.... More