Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Leona St): Tire Replacement Overview
June 30, 2024
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Elyria drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
June 23, 2024
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Elyria, Ohio, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Elyria drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that i... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Elyria
June 16, 2024
A lot of people get custom wheels in Elyria. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Elyria (Le... More
The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
June 9, 2024
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
June 2, 2024
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