Timing Belt
October 8, 2023
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Emergency Items for Your vehicle
November 6, 2016
Local Cincinnati roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Cincinna... More
Battery Replacement For Your SUV
July 15, 2015
Modern cars and trucks in and around Cincinnati run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Cincinnati motorists without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than... More
Serpentine Belt Service At Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinnati In Cincinnati
July 8, 2015
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Cincinnati interstate? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the batt... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Cincinnati
May 1, 2015
Today we want to talk to Cincinnati car owners about timing belts. Theyre something that many Cincinnati drivers dont know much about and yet your vehicle wont run if its broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a t... More