Automotive News & Information - Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL.

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Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your vehicle.

At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL has your back.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we’ve got you covered.