Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala
June 30, 2022
Tires do a lot of work for Ocala drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Ocala. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With su... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Ocala Motorists
June 29, 2022
Ocala residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the fir... More
Straight and True in Ocala: Wheel Alignment
June 28, 2022
Most Ocala folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Ocala is a... More
Transmission Care in Ocala, Florida
June 27, 2022
Do you have any plans around Ocala, Florida, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's stoc... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
June 26, 2022
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Keep Your Cool in Ocala: Air Conditioning Services
June 19, 2022
Most Ocala drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Ocala vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Florida winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moi... More
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
June 12, 2022
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
June 5, 2022
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More