For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
April 27, 2025
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
April 20, 2025
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
April 13, 2025
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
April 6, 2025
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
March 30, 2025
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Wisconsin. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Waukesha residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to t... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
March 23, 2025
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
March 16, 2025
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha in Waukesha
March 9, 2025
Warm weather or cold, Waukesha drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Waukesha people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
March 2, 2025
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Waukesha residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ac... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
February 23, 2025
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More