It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Elyria (Leona St)
July 21, 2024
There are a lot of things in life that Elyria residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Elyria dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don'... More
New Life for Your Older Car in Elyria
July 14, 2024
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Elyria families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parents ... More
Drive Defensively in Ohio
July 7, 2024
Car care is part of auto safety in Elyria. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Ohio roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundings, roa... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Leona St): Tire Replacement Overview
June 30, 2024
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Elyria drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
June 23, 2024
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Elyria, Ohio, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Elyria drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that i... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Elyria
June 16, 2024
A lot of people get custom wheels in Elyria. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Elyria (Le... More
The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
June 9, 2024
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
June 2, 2024
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
May 26, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
May 19, 2024
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Ohio was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed... More