What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton

May 26, 2024

Okay. You went to your local Appleton 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 Appleton service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ligh... More

The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)

May 19, 2024

Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More

Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)

May 12, 2024

You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More

In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

May 5, 2024

It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More