Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
February 23, 2025
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
January 12, 2025
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
July 16, 2023
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
September 18, 2022
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton in Appleton
August 21, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Appleton residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board ... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
July 18, 2021
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
January 17, 2021
Most Appleton drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehi... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Service for Your Exhaust System
June 23, 2019
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Passing the Smell Test
December 10, 2017
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Appleton 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
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
March 14, 2017
Hello Appleton! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Wisconsin vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to... More