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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

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 th...

February 14, 2017

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Fuel System

Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy Rockford

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lo...

Feb 07, 2017 Read

Fuel Economy

Good Service at Tuffy Rockford Equals Good Fuel Economy in Loves Park

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Loves Park drive...

Jan 29, 2017 Read

Fluids

The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle

The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evol...

Jan 22, 2017 Read

Timing Belt

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Loves Park

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Loves Park drivers remember t...

Jan 16, 2017 Read

Drive Train

Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Rockford?

Hello Loves Park - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differe...

Jan 11, 2017 Read

Automotive News

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Signs of an Alignment Problem

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will tr...

Jan 02, 2017 Read

Exhaust

Tuffy Rockford Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service

Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office...

Dec 25, 2016 Read

Older Vehicles

Hitting the Brakes in Loves Park

Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your...

Dec 18, 2016 Read

Timing Belt

Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park

The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. ...

Dec 11, 2016 Read