Fuel Injector Cleaning at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater
August 25, 2022
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne
August 24, 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Fort Wayne drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Indiana to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pro... More
The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
August 23, 2022
Modern Fort Wayne vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute th... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
August 22, 2022
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Fort Wayne car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Fort Wayne, Indiana, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering... More
It?s Time To Check Your Intervals
August 21, 2022
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, th... More
Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
August 21, 2022
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More
It?s About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater
August 20, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Fort Wayne residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Fort Wayne dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. Wh... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Fort Wayne
August 19, 2022
All modern Fort Wayne vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Fort Wayne drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in th... More
Helping Fort Wayne Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 18, 2022
Every Fort Wayne vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is... More
Hey Fort Wayne Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
August 17, 2022
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Fort Wayne?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'co... More