Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
December 1, 2024
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)
May 26, 2024
Your vehicles engine runs hot. It should, since its a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To keep the engine cool, engineers have designed wonderful cooling systems that use liquid coolant, hoses, and a radiator to transfer the heat from t... More
Not So Hot in Fort Wayne
January 7, 2024
When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
March 26, 2023
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Radiator Service
October 9, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Fort Wayne, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engi... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Fort Wayne, Indiana
September 6, 2022
The cooling system keeps Indiana vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Fort Wayne. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Fort Wayne drivers associat... More
Keep Your Cool in Fort Wayne
June 19, 2022
Fort Wayne drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
September 26, 2021
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
June 27, 2021
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
April 25, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More