What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
February 4, 2024
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
September 17, 2023
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
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
March 19, 2023
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
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
April 10, 2022
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
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
September 26, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Loves Park residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Rockford is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computer... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Rockford: Passing the Smell Test
August 14, 2020
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Loves Park residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we f... More
Loves Park Exhaust and Emissions Service
August 2, 2020
Many Loves Park residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Rockford is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For example, ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 17, 2020
Most Loves Park 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 ve... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Rockford
January 17, 2020
Hello Loves Park! 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 Illinois vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government t... More
Tuffy Rockford Service for Your Exhaust System
July 17, 2018
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