Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
November 26, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
November 19, 2023
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the suspension, steering system and the drivetrain. Years ago, most vehicles had to have their chassis (wha... More
Suspension Service at Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) in Cincinnati
November 12, 2023
During an inspection at Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) in Cincinnati, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components: There are the springs which hold the weight of your vehicle.... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
November 5, 2023
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More