2021 is wrapping up, which means we're entering a new year with new possibilities. New year's resolutions are a great way to restart and make goals to help you level up! If we didn't level up each year, we would stay stagnant, and as car lovers, there is nothing fun about that. It's when you're shifting gears and taking off that you arrive at the places you want to be.
Our expert techs at our Orlando Toyota Collision Center are here to give you five new year resolutions to ensure safe car maintenance this year so that you can drive to the places in your Orlando Toyota smoothly and level up this year.
Be consistent with your oil changes!
The rule for getting an oil change is every 3,000-5,000 miles or 3-6 months, depending on your car. Your Orlando Toyota car may give you a service reminder by detecting how many miles you have driven and alerting you when to change your oil. Listen to this and take your car to our service center for a quick oil change!
Learn How to Change a Tire!
You want to learn something new this year and have always dreaded learning how to change a tire, well it comes in handy! By learning how to change a tire, you alleviate fears not knowing what to do in that scenario.
Here are some steps:
Find a flat and level surface to avoid any rolling.
Make sure you have all of these tools: Jack, Lug wrench, well-inflated tire. That's it!
Turn on your emergency brake!
Jack it up!
Remove the lug nuts.
Ensure that you replace the spare immediately and don't drive over 50 miles with it or over 50 mph.
For further details, watch our YouTube video on how to change a tire!
Take Care of Your Tires this New year!
Take your Orlando Toyota in to get your wheels balanced every 15,000 miles by one of our expert technicians.
Take your Orlando Toyota car to get the wheels' aligned once a year, ensuring good steering control.
Check your Tire pressure weekly!
Follow Maintenance Schedule
Professional maintenance is necessary to keep your car running all year properly. This includes fluid checks and changes, tire rotations, and general routine checks. By regularly checking your car's fluid levels and replacing them as necessary, you keep your Orlando Toyota healthy!
Here's a checklist to follow:
Check your coolant twice a year.
Check your brake fluid every time you change your oil.
Check your power steering fluid monthly.
Check your windshield wiper fluid monthly.
Check your transmission fluid monthly.
Clean routine!
It's easy to clutter up your car, but it isn't something anyone likes! So here are some tips that might help you keep an organized space.
Get a car trash can and empty it whenever you get home or go to the gas station.
Keep wet wipes in your car! There might be spills, or maybe dust you want to wipe off! These will come in handy.
Take one item when you leave your car to go home! Little by little, it helps a lot and alleviates feelings of being overwhelmed!
Use organizers! This helps give the items in the car a home! Head to our Orlando Toyota store to buy one!
Make it a habit to take your car into a car wash to clean the carpets and exterior of your car at the start of every month! It's relaxing, and it's something that will keep you motivated!
Want to take in your car to be serviced? Call Toyota of Orlando today - we're open seven days a week at (407) 298-0001, and we're conveniently located at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall.
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