Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)

A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our technic...

September 01, 2024

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Fuel System

Fuel Injection Basics for Elyria

All modern Elyria vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Elyria drivers need ...

Aug 25, 2024 Read

Steering

Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)

We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of i...

Aug 18, 2024 Read

Drive Train

For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)

Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pic...

Aug 11, 2024 Read

Maintenance

Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

All Elyria service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few ...

Aug 04, 2024 Read

Tires

When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)

Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out...

Jul 28, 2024 Read

Inspection

It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Elyria (Leona St)

There are a lot of things in life that Elyria residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash di...

Jul 21, 2024 Read

Keys to a long lasting vehicle

New Life for Your Older Car in Elyria

Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares...

Jul 14, 2024 Read

Safety

Drive Defensively in Ohio

Car care is part of auto safety in Elyria. But the most important thing we can do to improve safe...

Jul 07, 2024 Read

Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Leona St): Tire Replacement Overview

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Elyria...

Jun 30, 2024 Read