Fuel Injection Basics for Loves Park
August 5, 2020
All modern Loves Park vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Loves Park drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in th... More
Diesel Maintenance for Illinois
August 4, 2020
At Tuffy Rockford we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been us... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Rockford
August 3, 2020
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Rockford for a check up.In today's Tuffy Rockford auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Loves Park residents need fuel to go, and the clea... 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
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?
August 2, 2020
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
The Tuffy Rockford Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
August 1, 2020
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Loves Park drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Loves Park. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hi... More