Maintenance on My Mind

May 26, 2024

Ask any Cincinnati man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car... More

Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) Fuel Saving Tip for Cincinnati: Check Engine Light

May 19, 2024

Here's a question for Cincinnati, Ohio : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many condition... More

Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)

May 12, 2024

You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel)?

May 5, 2024

Today's Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Cincinnati drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Ohio who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and ... More