Automotive Detective Work in Fort Wayne
August 24, 2022
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Fort Wayne. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when s... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
July 27, 2022
Okay. You went to your local Fort Wayne car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Fort Wayne service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ... More
The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
August 12, 2018
Modern Fort Wayne vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute th... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
December 18, 2017
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne
October 3, 2017
When we Fort Wayne residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his ... More
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
February 12, 2015
Okay. You went to your local Fort Wayne car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Fort Wayne service station, but on the way, the check en... More