Tuffy Rockford Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 13, 2020
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Loves Park residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
September 12, 2020
At Tuffy Rockford we've had a lot of Loves Park customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all... More
Keep Your Cool in Loves Park: Air Conditioning Service
September 11, 2020
Most Loves Park drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Loves Park vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some ... More
Loves Park Tire Repair
September 10, 2020
Most Loves Park residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Loves Park drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Illinois gas prices, we've all heard about th... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
September 9, 2020
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Rockford. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Loves Park runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Rockford are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, th... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
September 8, 2020
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Loves Park B... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Loves Park Tune Up
September 7, 2020
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
September 6, 2020
Like everything in the Illinois automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Illinois drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Loves Park roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vi... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
September 6, 2020
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Keep Your Cool in Loves Park
September 5, 2020
Loves Park drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the... More