The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Lorain Drivers
March 24, 2024
People in Lorain have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,... More
Economics of Maintenance for Lorain Auto Owners
March 17, 2024
Buying a new car in Lorain is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Lorain who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second th... More
Budget for Maintenance in Lorain
March 10, 2024
Sometimes busy Lorain residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Ohio in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the am... More
Hey Lorain Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
December 24, 2023
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Lorain?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee... More
Tuffy Lorain Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
November 26, 2023
All Lorain service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thro... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Lorain
November 5, 2023
Every Lorain car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Lorain
April 23, 2023
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Lorain for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) right abo... More
Trickle Down Technology
April 2, 2023
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
December 18, 2022
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Lorain Bigfo... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Lorain, Ohio
August 14, 2022
The median age for cars in the Lorain, Ohio area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Lorain we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Lorain area, bring it into Tuffy Lorain for high-mileage maintenance.1400 Broa... More