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
Keeping Your Loves Park Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
August 13, 2020
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Loves Park house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out c... More
Drive Train Service in Loves Park at Tuffy Rockford
August 12, 2020
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Water Pump
August 11, 2020
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Helping Loves Park Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 10, 2020
Every Loves Park vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Loves Park Illinois
August 9, 2020
When accidents occur in Loves Park, Illinois, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Illinois police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, walle... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
August 9, 2020
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
Keep Your Loves Park Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
August 8, 2020
Hey Loves Park - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very i... More
Make Your Battery Last
August 7, 2020
Today's report from Tuffy Rockford is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Loves Park vehicle ... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Loves Park
August 6, 2020
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Loves Park area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Loves Park di... More