A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
September 29, 2024
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St) for Better Performance
February 11, 2024
Hi Elyria residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the eng... More
How Do You Save Gas in Elyria, Ohio?
August 6, 2023
No one in Elyria, Ohio, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Ohio fuel prices, however, have spurred Elyria drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. But... More
Fuel Filter Service in Elyria, Ohio
April 2, 2023
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio Driving
March 19, 2023
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Elyria knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Elyria area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
March 12, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Don't Be Fuelish
January 22, 2023
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
The Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St) Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
November 27, 2022
The team at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St) in Elyria, and Ohio car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Elyria drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But i... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
September 11, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Diesel Maintenance for Ohio
May 8, 2022
At Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St) we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Ohio friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have lon... More