The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

May 12, 2019

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Loves Park

May 5, 2019

Theres not much Loves Park drivers can do about the price of gas in Illinois, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop ... More

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Loves Park?

April 28, 2019

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Loves Park?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. Ne... More

Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Rockford

April 21, 2019

All of us in Loves Park know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Tuffy Rockford technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air filter needs to be ... More

What Loves Park Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

April 14, 2019

There are some things drivers should know about Loves Park car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Rockford cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation ... More

Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

April 7, 2019

Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More

When You Hear the Crash in Loves Park: What to Do After an Accident

March 31, 2019

Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More

Hey Loves Park Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?

March 24, 2019

Higher Loves Park fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Loves Park drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of hig... More

Check Your Shocks and Struts at Tuffy Rockford

March 17, 2019

Today we're talking to Loves Park drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Illinois folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wheel... More

Wiper Blades in Illinois

March 10, 2019

If you're gonna drive around the Loves Park area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like your... More