The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

February 28, 2021

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

February 21, 2021

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)

February 14, 2021

Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More

The Tuffy Ocala Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

February 7, 2021

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Ocala area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Ocala can conserve fuel ... More