The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
January 31, 2021
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
January 24, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
January 17, 2021
Most Appleton drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehi... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
January 10, 2021
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Tire Replacement Overview
January 3, 2021
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Appleton drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of... More
Cooling System Components
January 1, 2021
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Appleton auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Wisconsin.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system us... More