The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement).
December 11, 2022
You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas. But the gauge show's it's still got a quarter of a tank. So what gives? It could be that your fuel pump is failing, meaning your engine is not getting enough gas to run properly. While fuel pu... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
December 11, 2022
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
Keep Your Cincinnati Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
December 10, 2022
Hey Cincinnati - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very i... More
A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
December 9, 2022
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
The Tuffy Toledo (Fields-Ertel) Guide to Servicing Your Differential
December 8, 2022
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Cincinnati drivers. A lot of us in Cincinnati don't know what a differential is or what it's for... More
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
December 7, 2022
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... More
Breathe Free in Cincinnati: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy Toledo (Fields-Ertel)
December 6, 2022
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Cincinnati drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the... More
Diesel Maintenance for Ohio
December 5, 2022
At Tuffy Toledo (Fields-Ertel) we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Ohio friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have lon... More
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
December 18, 2017
If you're reading this article in Cincinnati, Ohio, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti tells you the manufacturer recommends som... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti: Wiper Blade Options
December 10, 2017
Wiper blades are critically important to Cincinnati drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Cincinnati drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their ve... More