Super Slick at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne: Synthetic Oil

August 28, 2016

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt

August 21, 2016

The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Fort Wayne.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing ... More

Picking the Right Tires in Fort Wayne

August 16, 2016

Shopping for tires in Fort Wayne can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Fort Wayne are looking for maximum summertime pe... More

Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.

August 8, 2016

Good vehicle care for us Fort Wayne residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More

Maintenance on My Mind

August 2, 2016

Ask any Fort Wayne man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car... More