Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Fort Wayne, Indiana
February 29, 2016
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Indiana environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Fort Wayne drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Fort... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
February 29, 2016
Welcome to the Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Fort Wayne conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the ti... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
February 28, 2016
Modern vehicles in and around Fort Wayne run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Fort Wayne drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This re... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater: Battery Testing
February 27, 2016
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Fort Wayne drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as po... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
February 26, 2016
All Fort Wayne service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More
Let Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
February 26, 2016
Fort Wayne area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Fort Wayne drivers w... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Fort Wayne
February 25, 2016
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (techni... More
Check Your Shocks and Struts at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater
February 24, 2016
Today we're talking to Fort Wayne drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Indiana folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wheels... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Fort Wayne
February 23, 2016
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Fort Wayne Indiana, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Fort Wayne streets. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy. The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal'. Hard acce... More
Fort Wayne Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
February 11, 2016
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Fort Wayne drivers, SUV car makers publish two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Fort Wayne auto owners follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are mos... More