Brake Service at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
April 16, 2017
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Loves Park drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Illinois driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Rockford, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are an... More
To Save Gas Around Loves Park: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
April 9, 2017
One topic that hits the news in Illinois on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Illinois drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Loves Park who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
April 4, 2017
Hello Loves Park resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your ... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Loves Park, Illinois
March 28, 2017
The median age for cars in the Loves Park, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Rockford we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Loves Park area, bring it into Tuffy Rockford for high-mileage maint... More
Tuffy Rockford Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
March 21, 2017
Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Loves Park
March 13, 2017
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Loves Park, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Loves Park drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occ... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
March 5, 2017
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Loves Park drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls he... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Rockford Today
February 28, 2017
Hello Loves Park drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Loves Park, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continue... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Rockford
February 20, 2017
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Loves Park auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centra... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
February 14, 2017
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Rockford we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replac... More