Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

February 27, 2022

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd): Brake Noise

February 20, 2022

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Fort Wayne. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are e... More

Maintaining Your Older Car in Fort Wayne, Indiana

February 13, 2022

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Fort Wayne, Indiana: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Fort Wayne motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Be... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) for Better Performance

February 6, 2022

Hi Fort Wayne residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the... More