10 Services Fort Wayne Drivers Often Overlook

July 3, 2022

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Fort Wayne. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More

Synthetic Oil for Fort Wayne Autos

July 1, 2022

If you are a driver in Fort Wayne and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More

Make Your Vehicle Last

June 30, 2022

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Indiana folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do w... More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Fort Wayne

January 23, 2022

The hottest Indiana news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Fort Wayne. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Fort Wayne can... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Fort Wayne Car Owners

September 19, 2021

A generation ago, Fort Wayne drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Fort Wayne shop every year or two for repair... More

Relax When the Wind Blows in Indiana: Winter Car Prep for Fort Wayne Drivers

July 19, 2020

When autumn comes around in Fort Wayne, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Fort Wayne drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Fort ... More

Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

March 15, 2020

Good vehicle care for us Fort Wayne residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne

February 16, 2020

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

January 26, 2020

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

October 13, 2019

Most Fort Wayne folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Fort Wayne market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More