Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)

October 1, 2023

Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More

Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)

June 11, 2023

Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne

October 3, 2022

Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Fort Wayne residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission co... More

The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)

July 10, 2022

Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More

Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Service for Your Exhaust System

May 10, 2020

Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater: Passing the Smell Test

March 29, 2020

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Fort Wayne residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Indiana folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More

Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service

March 14, 2018

Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

July 31, 2017

Hello Fort Wayne! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Indiana vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to... More

PCV Valve: What Is It?

June 13, 2017

Most Fort Wayne drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ve... More

Fort Wayne Exhaust and Emissions Service

May 7, 2017

Many Fort Wayne residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater is really a lot more comprehensive these days... More