Battery Basics for Loves Park
May 1, 2016
It's important for Loves Park drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Loves Park area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Battery Testing
March 7, 2016
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Rockford when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Loves Park drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a ... More
Charge It in Loves Park for Extended Battery Life
February 29, 2016
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Loves Park, Illinois, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns ou... More
Using Proper Fluids In Your SUV Or Other Vehicle
April 14, 2015
Today Tuffy Rockford is talking 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 Illinois are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If y... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park : Synthetic Oil
December 10, 2014
When you get an oil change, its always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the vehicle manufacturer recommends. But sometimes were asked if wed 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,... More
The Right Automotive Fluids For Chicago Drivers
May 13, 2014
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Chicago motorists. 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 wont work as well for Loves Par... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil At Tuffy Rockford
February 4, 2014
Today in the Tuffy Rockford auto care blog, were going to talk about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer for Tuffy Rockford customers. High quality oil in a well-engineered SUV engine has lead to exte... More
Automobile Fluids For Your SUV
October 15, 2013
If you've walked through the automotive fluids of an auto parts store in Chicago , 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 ... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 4, 2013
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Rockford would like to give Loves Park auto owners an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming mor... More