Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)

As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down...

November 26, 2023

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Fuel System

Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.

Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. for a...

Nov 19, 2023 Read

Cooling System

Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)

If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various flu...

Nov 12, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)

So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter m...

Nov 05, 2023 Read

Winter Prep

Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)

Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the wi...

Oct 29, 2023 Read

Tires

'Tis the Season (Tires)

We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires?Most peop...

Oct 22, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and ...

Oct 15, 2023 Read

Cabin Air Filter

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehi...

Oct 08, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)

Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think ...

Oct 01, 2023 Read

Customer Detective Work

QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)

Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle ...

Sep 24, 2023 Read