Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Rockford
April 28, 2024
Many Loves Park car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Rockford?
April 14, 2024
Today's Tuffy Rockford article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Loves Park drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blank... More
Hey Loves Park Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
October 16, 2022
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Loves Park?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'co... More
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
June 5, 2022
If you're reading this article in Loves Park, Illinois, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Rockford tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. You... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
May 17, 2022
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Loves Park
November 28, 2021
As Loves Park consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Loves Park
September 19, 2021
The hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Loves Park. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Loves Park ca... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Rockford
May 16, 2021
Most Loves Park folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Loves Park market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
May 2, 2021
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Severe Service Requirements
September 23, 2020
A lot of Loves Park drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... More