Ocala Alignment Service
July 31, 2022
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Ocala
July 31, 2022
As Ocala consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Florida, 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 stuff... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Ocala, Florida
July 30, 2022
Ocala auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Ocala, Florida, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of y... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala for Better Performance
July 29, 2022
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Ocala Vehicle
July 28, 2022
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Ocala area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to wat... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Ocala, Florida
July 27, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Ocala, Florida, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Ocala, Florida, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufac... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala
July 26, 2022
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Ocala drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Florida driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Ocala, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problem... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
July 25, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Ocala area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that ... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
July 24, 2022
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Ocala drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that co... More
The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)
July 24, 2022
As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More