Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?
October 20, 2024
We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test. Thats because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so they can continue the... More
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
August 25, 2024
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
April 21, 2024
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
October 1, 2023
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
June 11, 2023
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne
October 3, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Fort Wayne residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission co... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
July 10, 2022
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Service for Your Exhaust System
May 10, 2020
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater: Passing the Smell Test
March 29, 2020
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Fort Wayne residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Indiana folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
March 14, 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More