Make Your Battery Last
September 19, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Fort ... More
Nighttime Visibility in Fort Wayne
September 18, 2022
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Fort Wayne area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisio... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
September 18, 2022
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater
September 17, 2022
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive p... More
Keep Your Fort Wayne Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
September 16, 2022
Hey Fort Wayne - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very i... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Fort Wayne
September 15, 2022
Today we want to talk to Fort Wayne drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even thoug... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Fort Wayne
September 14, 2022
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Fort Wayne. If you took an informal poll around Fort Wayne you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people... More
Differential Service in Fort Wayne, Indiana - What You Need to Know
September 13, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differenti... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
September 12, 2022
Some of us Fort Wayne drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Indiana, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. Th... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
September 11, 2022
Hello Fort Wayne resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your ... More