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
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Rockford
September 2, 2020
These days many people in the Loves Park area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Loves Park
August 27, 2020
Every Loves Park car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. S... More
Synthetic Oil for Loves Park Autos
August 26, 2020
If you are a driver in Loves Park and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More
Economics of Maintenance for Loves Park Auto Owners
August 23, 2020
Buying a new car in Loves Park is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Loves Park who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having s... More
10 Services Loves Park Drivers Often Overlook
August 20, 2020
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Loves Park. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Tuffy Rockford Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
August 18, 2020
All Loves Park service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More
Keep Your Loves Park Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
August 8, 2020
Hey Loves Park - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very i... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Loves Park
July 25, 2020
There's a segment of the Loves Park area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilo... More
Gas Savings in Loves Park: Sharpen Your Pencil
July 12, 2020
High gas prices in Loves Park increase the cost of living for Illinois drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Loves Park vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled... More