Make Your Battery Last
May 5, 2024
Today's report from Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Elyria veh... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
April 28, 2024
The price of gas in Ohio has got people in Elyria talking. It seems that Elyria folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy... More
I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
April 21, 2024
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
Elyria Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
April 14, 2024
Any Elyria driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Elyria residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is th... More
Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) and the Maintenance Mindset
April 7, 2024
When it comes to their vehicles, some Elyria residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Elyria drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just m... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
March 31, 2024
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)
March 24, 2024
Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
March 17, 2024
When Elyria drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Elyria drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and st... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) in Elyria
March 10, 2024
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) Advice on Buying New Tires
March 3, 2024
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Elyria driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Ohio seasons.Elyria off-roaders should be excited about the options available... More