Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

June 26, 2017

Loves Park drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More

Hitting The Brakes In Loves Park

June 19, 2017

Hello Loves Park, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck roll... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Loves Park Vehicle

June 12, 2017

Imagine you've left Loves Park and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down.... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Tire Replacement Overview

June 6, 2017

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Loves Park drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) ... More