How to prepare your Toyota for Summer
How To Prepare Your Vehicle For The Summer
The cold weather is gone, and summer is right around the corner. This means lengthier drives and warmer weather, making it essential to have your vehicle inspected before taking any long road trips or driving to the beach this summer. Luckily, Towne Toyota's service center is prepared to check your car as soon as possible to confirm it's prepared for the upcoming months. To help examine your vehicle, we designed a list of things you should consider inspecting so you can have peace of mind while enjoying your summer travels most safely!
Check Tires And Tire Pressure
One of the most crucial elements of your vehicle is the tires. Inspecting all four tires frequently is required to ensure your car runs smoothly. Some key signs of damage you can search for include cuts, gouges, or sidewall bulges. In addition to searching for physical damage, you can examine your tires further by utilizing the "Quarter Test." The quarter test consists of placing a quarter into the tire's tread with the head facing down. If the tread covers the top of George Washington's head, your tires are in good shape. However, if the tread appears to be any lower, it may be time to visit the Towne Toyota's service center to ensure they are properly replaced. You can also check your vehicle's tire pressure to meet the manufacturer's recommended pressure. This information can be found in the owner's manual and on the label of the driver-side door frame.
Fill Up Engine Oil And Other Fluids
Another aspect that is important to examine is your vehicle's fluid levels. Inspecting your vehicle's fluid levels will help ensure it stays running at its prime. This includes the engine oil, coolant and brake, transmission, and power steering fluids are at the correct levels for safe vehicle operation. For example, staying up-to-date with the engine oil will ensure your vehicle runs smoothly and properly, which can eliminate damaging bits of dirt and debris from the engine before it does considerable damage. Additionally, you can change the transmission fluid. The frequency of this is not as much as other components, but changing it now can prevent dirty and grimy fluid that will fail to lubricate and distribute heat. To inspect this, you can locate a dipstick under the hood and find the measurement of the fluid.
Test Your Battery
The battery is a vital component of your vehicle. It has many uses, including the cabin's technology and providing power for starting your car. To examine the battery, lift the hood and confirm the cable connections are uncluttered and secured, ensuring the cables don't slip out of place. An easy solution to clean the terminals is to use water and baking soda, which can rinse away corrosion instantly. If issues still arise, the next step would be to schedule an appointment at the Towne Toyota service center. At that point, our knowledgeable mechanics can check your battery's remaining capacity to decide whether it needs to be replaced.
Feel And Listen To Your Brakes
Lastly, the brakes within your vehicle are crucial to keeping you and your passengers secure on the road. If you detect your brakes make a grinding noise and vibration, or you have to increase the amount you push down on the brake pedal to stop, it may be time to check them. Our technicians will inspect the brake systems pads, rotors, shoes, and drums. Additionally, our technicians will search for any fluid leaks to ensure your brakes run as smoothly as possible.
Replace Wiper Blades And Refill Windshield Cleaner
Over time, windshield wipers will decay and need eventual substituting. Some ways to tell if they need replacing include the wipers leaving streaks when in use and the inability to clear the water off the windshield thoroughly. The next step is replenishing the washer fluid. Next, utilizing formulated cleaners is needed for your vehicle to remove debris and use water breading technology. Once the reservoir is filled, test the wipers and ensure nothing is blocking the nozzles to prevent them from spraying correctly.
Why Choose Towne Toyota As Your Primary Service Center
With the new season coming sooner than later, ensuring your vehicle is in mint condition is just one of the ways you can have a hassle-free driving experience throughout your summer travels. Although you can follow these tips at your leisure, visiting our state-of-the-art service center in Ledgewood can provide additional confidence when needing a repair. Our professional technicians will be waiting to get your vehicle serviced adequately and promptly. Customers can also view specials for service and parts through our website. We have plenty of specials to offer, including services that can tackle some of these recommendations! So be sure to contact Towne Toyota to get started or schedule an appointment online to prepare your vehicle for summer!
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Towne Toyota
1499 Route 46 W
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
- Sales: (973) 584-8100
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