Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
March 8, 2026
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)
March 1, 2026
When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Heres a quick list of what those fluids look, smell and feel like, as well as what they might be. No, we dont recommend you taste them to ... More
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
February 22, 2026
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More
Distracted Driving
February 15, 2026
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
February 8, 2026
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) in Toledo
February 1, 2026
Warm weather or cold, Toledo drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Toledo people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy), we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air c... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
January 25, 2026
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Maintenance on My Mind
January 18, 2026
Ask any Toledo 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 in ... More
The Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
January 11, 2026
There's a lot of auto advice in OH right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to be tru... More
How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)
January 4, 2026
Your vehicles engine runs hot. It should, since its a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To keep the engine cool, engineers have designed wonderful cooling systems that use liquid coolant, hoses, and a radiator to transfer the heat from t... More