Car Care Tips

November 2018

Timing Belt

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinde... Read More

Posted in Parts on November 25, 2018

When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

Hey Appleton area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Wisconsin streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Appleton area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-secon... Read More

Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 18, 2018

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day.Let's say your air con... Read More

Posted in Cabin Air Filter on November 11, 2018

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Appleton. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better u... Read More

Posted in Timing Belt on November 04, 2018

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