Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton

February 28, 2016

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton in Appleton. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by a... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Timing Belt Overview

February 27, 2016

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Appleton. The timing belts important job ... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Fuel Saving Tip for Appleton: Check Engine Light

February 26, 2016

Here's a question for Appleton, Wisconsin : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many condit... More

Cool Running in Appleton

February 25, 2016

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Wiper Blade Options

February 24, 2016

Wiper blades are critically important to Appleton 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. Appleton drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicl... More

Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Appleton

February 24, 2016

Appleton 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 Appleton area, but it does add quite a bit t... More

What Appleton Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

February 23, 2016

There are some things drivers should know about Appleton car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton in Appleton wants to build a ... More

What to Do in Case of an Accident in Appleton

February 22, 2016

Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Appleton, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Appleton drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs,... More

Fuel Filter Replacement

February 21, 2016

Hello Appleton resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your en... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

February 20, 2016

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Appleton drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Appleton. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills,... More