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What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a...

November 24, 2024

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Windshield Wipers

Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)

If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess...

Nov 17, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens ...

Nov 10, 2024 Read

Cooling System

Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)

If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various flu...

Nov 03, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)

Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside...

Oct 27, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperatur...

Oct 20, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)

You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers o...

Oct 13, 2024 Read

Shocks and Struts

A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)

If youve noticed your vehicles ride has lately been bumpy or youre hearing strange noises when yo...

Oct 06, 2024 Read

Fluids

A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fi...

Sep 29, 2024 Read

Safety

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an e...

Sep 22, 2024 Read