Cool Running In Loves Park
October 28, 2015
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really dont hear much any more about cars overheating. Thats because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesnt mean you cant overheat your SUV engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yo... More
Automotive Detective Work In Loves Park
October 14, 2015
Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Loves Park . Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when someth... More
The Tuffy Rockford Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
October 8, 2015
Modern Loves Park vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute... More
Tuffy Rockford Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Serpentine Belt Overview
October 7, 2015
Your serpentine belt drives vital engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some vehicles it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. S... More