What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

January 6, 2019

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Fort Wayne drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understand... More

Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Indiana Roads?

December 16, 2018

Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Indiana spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving... More

Vive la Differential at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne

October 28, 2018

There are a lot of drivers in Fort Wayne who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Indiana these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Fort Wayne folks don't even h... More

Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater?

March 7, 2017

Hello Fort Wayne - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, ... More

Lease or Buy?

July 25, 2016

Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Fort Wayne drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Fort Wayne?

July 3, 2016

There is a clear and vocal demand in Fort Wayne and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Indiana market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Fort Wayne area roads today, and many more being d... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know In Fort Wayne

February 5, 2015

One Fort Wayne automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Fort , but they're very vital. First let's define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engi... More

Differential Service in Fort Wayne, Indiana - What You Need To Know

February 12, 2014

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you dont know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a... More

Differential Service At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

October 29, 2013

Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Fort Wayne, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater service profession... More