Economics of Maintenance for Fort Wayne Auto Owners
August 31, 2022
Buying a new car in Fort Wayne is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Fort Wayne who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having s... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Wayne
August 30, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Fort Wayne. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Fort W... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
August 29, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Fort Wayne drivers wa... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
August 28, 2022
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater On Your Serpentine Belt
August 28, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Fort Wayne, Indiana, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Th... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater for Better Performance
August 27, 2022
Hi Fort Wayne residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Fort Wayne, Indiana
August 26, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Fort Wayne, Indiana, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. T... More
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