To Save Gas Around Appleton: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
May 7, 2017
One topic that hits the news in Wisconsin on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Wisconsin drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Appleton who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
February 28, 2017
Many Appleton drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this ... More
Fuel Filter Service in Appleton, Wisconsin
January 24, 2017
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Appleton, Wisconsin
October 30, 2016
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Wisconsin environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Appleton drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Appl... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Appleton Vehicle
August 28, 2016
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Appleton area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to ... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Appleton, Wisconsin
August 7, 2016
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Appleton, Wisconsin.Unless they drive a vintage car, Appleton auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Wisconsin Driving
June 7, 2016
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Appleton knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Appleton area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
March 20, 2016
There's a lot of auto advice in Wisconsin right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to... 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
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