Automotive News & Information - Citrus Transmission & Auto

It isn’t easy keeping your fleet or commercial trucks up and running. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, FL, we’re here to help. Fleet and commercial vehicles log a lot of miles, and a lot of hours - as a result, even the most reliable components need to be serviced occasionally. On an ordinary diesel, an injection pump may last the entire life of the engine itself. On vehicles that work harder than anything else on the road, this isn’t always the case.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Getting into the habit of saving on fuel now will mean you’ll be ready when prices start hitting the $4.00-gallon mark once again. You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car, either. 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.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

Tires are often neglected, but easy to maintain. As long as they work, most people don’t really think about them. However, if you take care to properly maintain your vehicle and your tires, they will last much, much longer. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, we see all too often the results of poor tire maintenance, and the result is expensive new tires. Here’s what you can do to make sure you don’t become part of that statistic.

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

The interior of your car can be difficult to maintain; between you, your kids, and anyone else who gets a ride from you, wear and tear on the interior of your vehicle is constant. Drinks get spilled, burn holes appear, rips and tears happen. Unlike the rest of your car, the interior isn’t made of metal, so it requires special treatment to keep it in good condition.