Should Lorain Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?

June 27, 2021

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Lorain tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around Lorai... More

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

June 20, 2021

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More

Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Lorain

June 13, 2021

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Lorain use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Lorain at ... More

Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)

June 6, 2021

Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not onl... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Lorain Car Owners

June 6, 2021

A generation ago, Lorain drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Lorain shop every year or two for repairs seemed... More

Ohio: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

June 5, 2021

Ohio residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More

Severe Service Requirements

June 4, 2021

A lot of Lorain drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom... More

Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

June 3, 2021

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More

Ask Tuffy Lorain: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

June 2, 2021

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More

Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)

June 1, 2021

If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More