It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
July 24, 2022
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
July 23, 2022
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing IN residents to review their finances. More and more Fort Wayne drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today hav... More
Gas Savings in Fort Wayne: Sharpen Your Pencil
July 22, 2022
High gas prices in Fort Wayne increase the cost of living for IN drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Fort Wayne vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maint... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
July 21, 2022
These days many people in the Fort Wayne area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Fort Wayne
July 20, 2022
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Fort Wayne area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Fort Wayne di... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. On Your Serpentine Belt
July 19, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Fort Wayne, IN, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
July 18, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Fort Wayne residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Fort Wayne dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
July 17, 2022
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Fort Wayne IN
July 17, 2022
When accidents occur in Fort Wayne, IN, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When IN police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses a... More
Fort Wayne Tire Repair
July 16, 2022
Most Fort Wayne residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Fort Wayne drivers it also has a financial impact. With high IN gas prices, we've all heard about the impo... More