Fuel for Thought
July 21, 2024
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
August 21, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
August 14, 2022
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
September 19, 2020
Most Loves Park drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Loves Park drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there somethin... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Rockford Really Save Gas?
May 19, 2019
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Loves Park drivers don't always extend tho... 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
Wasteful Thinking
March 25, 2018
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Good Service at Tuffy Rockford Equals Good Fuel Economy in Loves Park
January 29, 2017
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Loves Park drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preve... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
October 9, 2016
With Loves Park gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Loves Park area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in ... More
Save Fuel By Watching Your Weight
October 25, 2013
Most Loves Park drivers are all talking fuel economy right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks. And we Loves Park auto owners all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. ... More