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At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly heard the horrible squeal of a belt on its last leg. Luckily, Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL has the solution.

At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

1. Change Your Driving Style - If you’re the kind of person who enjoys the rush of hard acceleration, typically runs 10 mph over the speed limit and brakes abruptly, we’ve got bad news: you’re hurting your vehicle’s fuel economy, and your wallet, in a big way. Depending on the kind of vehicle you drive and just how extreme you are with the throttle and brake, tempering your driving style can up your vehicle’s fuel economy by more than 5 mpg. That’s a serious bump. Scaling back the speed by just 5 mph means you’ll also see an increase in fuel economy.

Your Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, there’s a lot that factors into having a major repair done on one of your vehicles. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

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At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.