The Tuffy Rockford Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 29, 2019
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Rockford would like to give Loves Park drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Rockford
September 22, 2019
Many Loves Park drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Loves Park area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Loves Park drivers, that loo... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
September 15, 2019
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
Ask Tuffy Rockford: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
September 8, 2019
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More
Picking the Right Tires in Loves Park
September 1, 2019
Shopping for tires in Loves Park can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Loves Park are looking for maximum summertime pe... More