Fuel Injectors
August 20, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Appleton with a carburetor rolled out of the Wisconsin dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Appleton, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engi... More
PCV Valve Replacement
August 19, 2022
Hello Appleton, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil han... More
Severe Service Requirements
August 18, 2022
A lot of Appleton drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of aut... More
Winter Tires
August 17, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Appleton driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Wisconsin, winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
August 16, 2022
The price of gas in Wisconsin has got people in Appleton talking. It seems that Appleton folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fue... More
Emergency Items for Your vehicle
August 15, 2022
Local Appleton roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Appleton wou... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
August 14, 2022
Most Appleton auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Appleton drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
August 14, 2022
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton in Appleton
August 13, 2022
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Appleton road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump -... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
August 12, 2022
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Appleton can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Appleto... More