Fort Wayne Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

July 16, 2017

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Fort Wayne drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Fort Wayne drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

July 9, 2017

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Fort Wayne B... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Fort Wayne Drivers

June 21, 2017

People in Fort Wayne have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to... More

Gas Savings in Fort Wayne: Sharpen Your Pencil

May 31, 2017

High gas prices in Fort Wayne increase the cost of living for Indiana drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Fort Wayne vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled ... More

Budget for Maintenance in Fort Wayne

December 25, 2016

Sometimes busy Fort Wayne residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Indiana in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

December 13, 2016

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in F... More

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Fort Wayne

December 5, 2016

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Fort Wayne area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Fort Wayne drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle winds... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

November 22, 2016

At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater we've had a lot of Fort Wayne customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Indiana. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 p... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

October 24, 2016

If you've ever been driving around Fort Wayne and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field... More

Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

April 17, 2016

Many Fort Wayne car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air ... More