A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
October 27, 2024
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned. If its been a w... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
June 23, 2024
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
March 24, 2024
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
February 18, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
September 24, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
April 23, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 14, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Ocala would like to give Ocala motorists an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at ... More
Make Your Battery Last
October 2, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Ocala is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Ocala vehicle batterie... 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
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
September 19, 2022
Modern vehicles in and around Ocala run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Ocala drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strai... More