Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Fort Wayne
January 29, 2017
Theres not much Fort Wayne drivers can do about the price of gas in Indiana, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop l... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater
January 23, 2017
Hello Fort Wayne! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them ... More
Power Steering Service in Fort Wayne
January 17, 2017
Most Fort Wayne drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power ste... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
January 10, 2017
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Fort Wayne drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ex... More
Fort Wayne Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
January 2, 2017
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Fort Wayne, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the cranksh... More