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
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Wayne, Indiana
October 6, 2019
Everyone in Fort Wayne, Indiana eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Fort Wayne, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
September 29, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
September 22, 2019
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is ... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne
September 15, 2019
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Fort Wayne
September 8, 2019
Do you like to shop for shoes in Fort Wayne?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying ... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Fort Wayne
September 1, 2019
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Fort Wayne, Indiana, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy F... More
The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
August 25, 2019
There's a lot of auto advice in Indiana right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to b... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
August 18, 2019
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
August 11, 2019
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Fort Wayne residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... More