A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
October 8, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
April 16, 2023
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne
November 20, 2022
Most IN auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning system... More
Air Conditioning Service in Fort Wayne
October 6, 2022
Hey Fort Wayne! Let's talk about one of our IN summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Fort Wayne drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 19, 2020
Fort Wayne drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne
January 6, 2019
Warm weather or cold, Fort Wayne drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Fort Wayne people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd., we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedule... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
December 16, 2018
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Fort Wayne Air Conditioning Service
March 6, 2018
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Fort Wayne, but not in your vehicle. When Fort Wayne residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more... More
Keep Your Cool in Fort Wayne: Air Conditioning Service
October 23, 2017
Most Fort Wayne drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Fort Wayne vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during IN winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
December 13, 2016
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Fort Wayne. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Fort Wayne drivers that visit Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. is c... More