Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
June 2, 2024
As your vehicle ages, its performance isnt quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because its gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesnt have the pep that it used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isnt quite as good... More
To Save Gas Around Ocala: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
November 5, 2023
One topic that hits the news in Florida on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Florida drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Ocala who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any wa... More
A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
August 27, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Tuffy Ocala: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
March 5, 2023
Most Ocala auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Ocala, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Ocala drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Ocala article, we're focusing on the things you can ... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
December 25, 2022
Hello Ocala resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engin... More
Fuel Injectors
October 8, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Ocala with a carburetor rolled out of the Florida dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Ocala, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contr... 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
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
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
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Ocala
September 10, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Ocala for a check up.In today's Tuffy Ocala auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Ocala residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the fue... More