Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
May 29, 2016
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Rockford
May 24, 2016
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Loves Park
May 16, 2016
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
May 8, 2016
Many Loves Park drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the intern... More
Battery Basics for Loves Park
May 1, 2016
It's important for Loves Park drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Loves Park area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.... More