Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
July 5, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Appleton, Wisconsin
June 28, 2020
Myths passed around our Appleton, Wisconsin community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decede... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
March 15, 2020
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton we've had a lot of Appleton customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Wisconsin. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine ye... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
January 15, 2020
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Appleton car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Appleton, Wisconsin, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering a... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Appleton
November 24, 2019
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My frie... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
November 17, 2019
Appleton area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Appleton drivers want ... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
August 18, 2019
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Appleton drivers want... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
February 25, 2019
All Appleton service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant th... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
September 16, 2018
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Appleton streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas th... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
August 7, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Appleton residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More