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

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Ocala

September 3, 2022

Today in the Tuffy Ocala auto care blog, we're going to talk to Ocala drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Ocala customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer's shortened ... More

Charge It in Ocala for Extended Battery Life

September 2, 2022

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Ocala, Florida, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... More

Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

August 31, 2022

Today, Tuffy Ocala is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Ocala are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questions a... More