Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
April 28, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 14, 2024
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
August 6, 2023
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
March 19, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
January 22, 2023
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
October 23, 2022
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 8, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater would like to give Fort Wayne auto owners an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becom... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 19, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Fort ... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne
September 3, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Fort Wayne runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Fort Wayne Drivers
September 2, 2022
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Fort Wayne drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even ... More