Trip Inspection at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
October 4, 2020
Loves Park area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Loves Park drivers can't al... More
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
October 4, 2020
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
Suspension Service in Loves Park at Tuffy Rockford
October 3, 2020
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Loves Park may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Loves Park. Its job is to keep your ... More
Tuffy Rockford Radiator Service
October 2, 2020
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Loves Park, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engi... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 1, 2020
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 more spec... More
Power Steering Service Near Chicago
September 30, 2020
Most of us living in the Chicago area are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pre... More
Air Conditioning Service in Loves Park
September 29, 2020
Hey Loves Park! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Loves Park drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from ti... More
Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Rockford
September 28, 2020
Here is a questions for Loves Park drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passeng... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Rockford
September 27, 2020
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Loves Park, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Rockford service advisor that your differential needs... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
September 27, 2020
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More