Maintenance on My Mind
August 4, 2019
Ask any Fort Wayne man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
July 28, 2019
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater
July 21, 2019
Today in the Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater auto care blog, we're going to talk to Fort Wayne drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater customers. For example, recently four of the world's la... More
Straight and True in Fort Wayne: Wheel Alignment
July 14, 2019
Most Fort Wayne folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Fort ... More
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
July 7, 2019
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Fort Wayne, Indiana
June 30, 2019
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Fort Wayne, Indiana: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Fort Wayne motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Be... More
The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
June 23, 2019
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Keeping Your Fort Wayne Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
June 16, 2019
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Fort Wayne house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out c... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Advice on Buying New Tires
June 9, 2019
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Fort Wayne driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Indiana seasons.Fort Wayne off-roaders should be excited about the option... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater: Making a Battery Last Longer
June 2, 2019
One thing all Fort Wayne drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depl... More