Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
June 27, 2021
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne
June 20, 2021
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Fort Wayne drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, bu... More
Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
June 13, 2021
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
June 6, 2021
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the IN news. Fort Wayne people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Fort Wayne motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuter... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Wiper Blade Options
May 30, 2021
Wiper blades are critically important to Fort Wayne drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Fort Wayne drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their ve... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
May 23, 2021
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in IN. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Fort Wayne residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the sa... More
See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
May 16, 2021
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More
Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
May 9, 2021
Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Fort Wayne
May 2, 2021
Fort Wayne drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Fort Wayne area, but it does add quite a b... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
April 25, 2021
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More