Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)

What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the dri...

November 10, 2024

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Timing Belt

(Timing Belt)

You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and man...

Nov 03, 2024 Read

Exhaust

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Elyria (Leona St)

Hello Elyria! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introdu...

Oct 27, 2024 Read

Tires

Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly...

Oct 20, 2024 Read

Safety

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an e...

Oct 13, 2024 Read

Suspension

Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)

When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your...

Oct 06, 2024 Read

Transmission

The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)

You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whateve...

Sep 29, 2024 Read

Headlamps

Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)

You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlig...

Sep 22, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperatur...

Sep 15, 2024 Read

Timing Belt

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Elyria

Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the tim...

Sep 08, 2024 Read