Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)

June 27, 2021

Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne

June 20, 2021

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Fort Wayne drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, bu... More

Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)

June 13, 2021

If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.

June 6, 2021

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the IN news. Fort Wayne people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Fort Wayne motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuter... More