What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Ocala
August 25, 2022
Okay. You went to your local Ocala car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Ocala service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light stop... More
The Tuffy Ocala Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
August 20, 2022
Modern Ocala vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things ... More
Automotive Detective Work in Ocala
August 15, 2022
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Ocala. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when someth... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala
June 7, 2018
When we Ocala residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abili... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
July 18, 2016
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Ocala service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer that m... More
Automotive Detective Work In Ocala
October 8, 2014
Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Ocala. Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when something go... More
The Tuffy Ocala Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
September 4, 2014
Modern Ocala vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute thin... More
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Tuffy Ocala
August 12, 2014
Okay. You went to your local Ocala car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Ocala service station, but on the way, the check engine light... More