Tuffy Rockford Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
September 21, 2020
Welcome to the Tuffy Rockford automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Loves Park conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actual... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
September 20, 2020
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Loves Park, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you driv... More
Easy Miles ? Do Loves Park Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
September 20, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
September 19, 2020
Most Loves Park drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Loves Park drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there somethin... More
Shocks and Struts For Loves Park Bumps and Bounces
September 18, 2020
If you're like most of us in Loves Park , you want your car to handle well. That's the job of your suspension system. There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic principles. First, there are the springs, which bear the weight of the car. The most co... More
Nighttime Visibility in Loves Park
September 17, 2020
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Loves Park area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisio... More
Transmission Care in Loves Park, Illinois
September 16, 2020
Do you have any plans around Loves Park, Illinois, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler'... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Rockford
September 15, 2020
Many Loves Park drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Rockford recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest... More
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Loves Park Automobiles
September 14, 2020
Loves Park drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Loves Park, Illinois, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are line... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Rockford
September 13, 2020
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Loves Park drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel th... More