Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

January 26, 2020

Today, Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Fort Wayne are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. ... More

When You Hear the Crash in Fort Wayne: What to Do After an Accident

January 20, 2020

Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

January 19, 2020

The price of gas in IN has got people in Fort Wayne talking. It seems that Fort Wayne folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel e... More

The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

January 19, 2020

There's a lot of auto advice in IN right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to be tru... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

January 18, 2020

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Fort Wayne B... More

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.

January 17, 2020

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Fort Wayne auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centra... More

Fuel Filter Replacement

January 16, 2020

Hello Fort Wayne resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Serpentine Belt Overview

January 15, 2020

The technicians at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and win... More

Arrive Alive in Fort Wayne

January 14, 2020

We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Fort Wayne. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on IN roads.The truth is that all of us ar... More