The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
March 31, 2024
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Waukesha drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Waukesha. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills,... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha: Passing the Smell Test
March 24, 2024
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Waukesha residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Wisconsin folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More
Waukesha Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 17, 2024
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Waukesha drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Waukesha drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
March 10, 2024
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
When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
March 3, 2024
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... More