It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St)
October 27, 2024
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Elyria. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... More
Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)
October 20, 2024
In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at every point of the wheel. Unfortunately, they're not, and if they're out of balance, they can reduce the lifespan of your tires, make your vehicle shake like a carnival ride, and maybe even damage a f... More
No Fueling Around (Fuel Filter Replacement)
October 13, 2024
A driver called in to the shop the other day saying his European sports sedan had an odd problem. He was driving when his car started to slow down. Applying more throttle didn't help. He pulled over to the side of the road, shut the engine off and waited a few minutes before starting it up aga... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
October 6, 2024
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More