Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Waukesha Drivers
February 18, 2024
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Waukesha auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha
October 23, 2023
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel syst... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Waukesha
October 1, 2023
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Waukesha area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Waukesha diesel... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha
July 2, 2023
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
June 4, 2023
Waukesha residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
April 23, 2023
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Waukesha Drivers
January 22, 2023
Waukesha residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha
December 4, 2022
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Waukesha drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainte... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha for Better Performance
August 28, 2022
Hi Waukesha residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the e... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
July 22, 2022
There's a lot of auto advice in Wisconsin right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to... More