Nitrogen Fill For Tires in Ocala Florida
September 30, 2022
So, everyone in the Ocala Florida area knows how great helium is you know, party balloons, squeaky voices. But a lot of people around Ocala still haven't heard about the benefits of nitrogen in your tires, and how it can help your tires. Here's some great advice from AutoNetTV, brought to... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Ocala, Florida
September 29, 2022
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Florida environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Ocala drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Ocala are... More
Tuffy Ocala Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
September 28, 2022
Today's Tuffy Ocala post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Ocala service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is confu... More
Questions to Ask Your Ocala Service Advisor
September 27, 2022
We find that a lot of Ocala drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Maybe it's... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Ocala
September 26, 2022
There's a segment of the Ocala area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometer... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Ocala
September 25, 2022
Many Ocala drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Ocala recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assured... More
Light Up your Life (Headlamp Replacement)
September 25, 2022
Did you know that having a burned out headlight can result in your rearview mirror reflecting some flashing lights? In other words, you might get pulled over by the police for only having one working headlight, because in most places it's against the law. Not only is it illegal to drive with one... More
Why People in Ocala Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
September 24, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Ocala, Florida, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
September 23, 2022
Here's a question for Ocala, Florida car owners: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) ... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
September 22, 2022
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Florida folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do w... More