5 Car Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Toyota in Great Shape

1. Read Your Owner’s Manual

It may not be the most exciting thing on your reading list, but the owner’s manual that came with your vehicle includes plenty of helpful information and outlines recommended services for your vehicle. Reviewing your owner’s manual will also help you understand your vehicle’s features and how to fully utilize them.

2. Schedule Regular Oil Changes

Sticking to the schedule of oil changes recommended for your model is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your vehicle. Changing your oil keeps the moving parts of your engine lubricated and running smoothly. When your vehicle is in for an oil change, we’ll also check other fluid levels, rotate your tires, check to make sure all of your lights are working, and inspect other important systems.

Oil changes are usually brief service appointments that can be completed in less than an hour, but they’re a great way for us to check in on the overall condition of your vehicle.

3. Check Your Tires

Keeping your tires properly inflated and in good condition is another important step that supports the long-term maintenance of your vehicle. Ensuring that the pressure in your tires is at the correct level and that they are rotated regularly keeps your vehicle safe on the road. It also maximizes fuel efficiency and minimizes wear on vehicular systems like the brakes and suspension.

4. Heed Your Warning Lights

If one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, it doesn’t always signal immediate danger. But it does mean that your vehicle needs attention. Any time a warning light comes on, consult your owner’s manual so that you understand what it signals, and then schedule a service appointment so that one of our factory-trained technicians can check things out.

5. Regularly Check and Replace Your Air Filters

Regularly checking and replacing your vehicle’s air filters helps prevent dirt and dust from getting into the engine. This ensures that your vehicle is getting a sufficient flow of good air. Replacing the air filters can boost your fuel efficiency and reduce your vehicle’s environmental impact. It can also prolong the life of your engine.

You’ll enjoy years on the road in your vehicle if you keep it in good condition. Let us take care of your Toyota! When you’re ready to schedule your next service appointment, call Coughlin Toyota.

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