The Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
December 10, 2023
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
December 3, 2023
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)
November 26, 2023
Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
November 19, 2023
Welcome to the Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Fort Wayne conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water... More
Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
November 12, 2023
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Indiana. 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 t... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Fort Wayne
November 5, 2023
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Fort Wayne Car Owners
October 29, 2023
A generation ago, Fort Wayne drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Fort Wayne shop every year or two for repair... More
A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)
October 22, 2023
As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
October 15, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
The Edible Engine
October 8, 2023
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More