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