Automotive News & Information - Citrus Transmission & Auto

Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at Citrus Transmission & Auto! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best.

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Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, we have you covered. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, FL, we can do it all - and a big part of that is done by employing ASE certified technicians.

While diesel engines have become more common in trucks and certain cars, overwhelmingly the most common car, truck, and SUV powerhouse found on the road today is the gasoline combustion engine. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, our technicians are skilled in every aspect of gasoline engine maintenance and repair, to keep yours reliably on the road and running strong.

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Citrus Transmission & Auto to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how you know what is okay to use? At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, FL we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

If you own or manage a fleet or commercial truck, you know what a headache it can be to take the same vehicle in for maintenance over and over, wasting valuable time. At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, FL, we have the technology, equipment and technicians necessary to get the job done fast, and get it done right.

At Citrus Transmission & Auto in Homosassa, FL, transmissions are our specialty. We know exactly how they work and exactly how to maintain and repair one. You know you have a transmission, and you know it’s important, but what does it actually do? Here’s the simple answer to a complicated question.