The Right Automotive Fluids for Loves Park Drivers
August 22, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Loves Park drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even ... More
A New Battery in Loves Park
August 17, 2020
Hello Loves Park drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Loves Park, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new... 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
Super Slick at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park: Synthetic Oil
July 27, 2020
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
July 9, 2020
Today, Tuffy Rockford is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Loves Park are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have que... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
January 20, 2020
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Making a Battery Last Longer
June 9, 2019
One thing all Loves Park drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Rockford can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like fro... More
Procrastination Prevention in Loves Park
September 16, 2018
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
The Tuffy Rockford Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
July 24, 2018
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More