Maintenance on My Mind
January 8, 2017
Ask any Appleton man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car i... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
January 2, 2017
Most Appleton folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Appleton market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... More
Appleton Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
November 7, 2016
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Appleton drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Appleton drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Appleton
October 25, 2016
There's a segment of the Appleton area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Appleton Car Owners
October 3, 2016
A generation ago, Appleton drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Appleton shop every year or two for repairs se... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Appleton, Wisconsin
September 27, 2016
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Appleton, Wisconsin: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Appleton motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Beca... More
Synthetic Oil for Appleton Autos
September 20, 2016
If you are a driver in Appleton and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton in Appleton
June 27, 2016
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton and the Maintenance Mindset
May 23, 2016
When it comes to their vehicles, some Appleton residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Appleton drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but ju... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Appleton?
April 24, 2016
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Appleton?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Wisconsin approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New... More