Tidbits
- Remember these numbers 30-60-90-120,000 miles. These are the maintenance service numbers to keep in mind to ensure you get years and years of reliable performance of your vehicle! Talk to us about your vehicle maintenance schedule.
- Check the air pressure level in your tires at least once a month. Badly inflated tires can significantly affect the handling of any vehicle, but the consequences will be particularly significant on a vehicle with low profile tires. Over or under inflated tires will wear out tires more quickly and can cause poor gas mileage.
- Change the oil and oil filter regularly. The owner's manual for your vehicle will specify how often you should change your oil. Most vehicles now have a maintenance light that comes on at 5,000 miles to remind you.
- Inspect the engine belts. They should not have cracks or missing segments.
- Check all the fluids.This includes brake, power steering, transmission, transaxle, windshield washer and antifreeze fluids.
- Make sure all your light work. This includes headlights, turn signals, brake lights and taillights.
- Replace the windshield wiper blades periodically. If your wiper blades are cracked or torn, or if they begin to streak, it's time to replace them.
- Keep your paint clean. Clean your vehicle regularly to keep the paintwork in good condition. Clean any bird droppings off immediately to avoid permanent stains, and repair stone chips to avoid rust spots. Toyota has color-matched paint with every vehicle.
- Battery check for corrosion. Should be kept clean and teminals tight. They last typicaly 4-7 years.
- Check engine light? Possible gas cap loose.
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