Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)
October 13, 2024
Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engines many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the synchronizing of two of your engines components, the camshaft, and the ... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Waukesha
September 15, 2024
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Waukesha drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission w... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Waukesha
August 11, 2024
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
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
Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha in Waukesha
December 3, 2023
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Waukesha drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Wisconsin to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pro... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
July 9, 2023
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Waukesha drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expe... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
March 5, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More