Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton?
March 29, 2020
Hello Appleton - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, yo... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
March 22, 2020
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... 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
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
March 8, 2020
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
March 1, 2020
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
February 23, 2020
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
February 16, 2020
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
February 9, 2020
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Appleton, Wisconsin, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Appleton area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, f... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
February 2, 2020
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
A Bright Idea
January 26, 2020
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More