Replacing the Fluids in Your Toyota

Neglecting routine maintenance on your car is the quickest way to incur costly repair bills down the road. Just like you need a glass of water if you’re running a marathon, your Toyota needs its fluids replenished and changed every few thousand miles. This is one of the best preventative measures you can perform on your automobile to keep it running on the road.

Oil 

Your cars’ oil is one of the most important things to keep track of. At any given moment, the engine in your Toyota is generating an unbelievable amount of heat. Oil lubricates the moving parts and allows them to function properly and efficiently. (Change every 3,000-5,000 miles)

Coolant 

The coolant in your car serves two primary purposes. It keeps your car’s radiator from overheating and helps regulate the levels of heat that your engine generates (replace every 2-3 years).

Transmission Fluid

While you only have to check/replace the transmission fluid every 50,000-100,000 miles, it serves vital importance to your Toyota functioning properly. Your transmission allows your gears to shift when your car accelerates and decelerates. It’s a very tricky procedure to check it, so get a professional to assist you. 

Brake Fluid

Much like your transmission fluid and coolant, brake fluid doesn’t need to be checked and changed often (every 2 years is fine.) However, if you live in a warm climate, it’s a good idea to have it checked whenever you get your oil changed. Brakes work by friction which generates a lot of heat, and this can have an adverse effect on the fluid as well as the brakes themselves.

Power Steering Fluid

Power steering has been a standard issue on many cars for a long time, so it’s easy to take for granted. However, without power steering, making a turn would be stiff and even somewhat difficult. You don’t need to worry about getting the reservoir flushed, just be sure to top it off from time to time.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Fluid

Just because this is the least vital of the fluids in your car, it’s still essential. Much like the power steering fluid in your car, the reservoir doesn’t need to be flushed or maintained, just add fluid whenever necessary.

Visit Marianna Toyota

Taking care of your Toyota is easier than you might think. The experts at Marianna Toyota will gladly help you with the necessary maintenance to keep your Toyota running like new. Visit our website for inventory, service, and hours of operations. We are located at 2961 Pennsylvania Avenue in Marianna, Florida. We can also be reached by phone at (850) 526-3511.

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