Automotive News & Information - Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL.

If you drive performance or luxury vehicle (Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, etc.) you’re aware that you have a complex and precision-engineered machine. When things start to go wrong, sometimes they go wrong in a hurry. Here are some things to watch out for, from Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL.

Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

mechanic messing with a tire on a lifted car

The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.

Are you leaking oil? Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL can help. Oil leaks mess up your driveway and make a mess under the hood. It can also get pricey constantly having to fill the engine, not to mention inconvenient.