What to know about engine maintenance

It’s important to keep your car running smoothly. One of the ways to do that is to make sure you keep your car’s engine running properly. It’s basically the heart of your car. We know that when the “Check Engine” light comes on, you are probably going to be a bit nervous on what could be causing the issue.  Toyota of Orlando wants to make sure we find whatever problem is going on and fix it through our Toyota engine maintenance.

What can cause your Orlando engine to have problems?

We suggest that if that dreaded orange engine light comes on, you bring in your car to Toyota of Orlando’s service center where they can perform engine maintenance if needed. Even though causes for the “Check Engine” light to come can vary between vehicles, it is usually due to issues with a car’s emissions system. But it could also be a loose gap cap or even a faulty fuel injector! Some additional common causes include:

• ·         A wet engine

• ·         A blown head gasket

• ·         The fuel injector O-rings are pinched or have gone bad

• ·         The exhaust recirculation valves have become sticky

• ·         The oxygen sensors aren’t working properly

• ·         A hose or manifold could be cracked or loose

• ·         The spark plugs or spark plug wires could be worn

That’s why it’s so important to bring your car in for engine maintenance! You can just never be sure what the cause is. So be sure to get your engine looked at by one of our Toyota of Orlando experts!

How to prevent having to get engine maintenance

If you want to make sure that your engine is running properly, it’s your responsibility to get Orlando routine maintenance! Toyota of Orlando recommends a couple of easy steps you can take yourself to prolong the life of your engine.

Keep your filters clean – Air filters can help keep your car healthy if you keep them clean. They help your car “breathe” and catches all the stuff that gets splatted against the front of your car. Air filters help keep hurtful grime and moisture away from the engine. But you need to make sure it’s clean so your engine can breathe.

Oil changes – If you want to make sure your car is performing at its maximum level, we suggest following a routine Toyota oil change maintenance schedule. Oil changes are essential to your car. Oil lubricates the moving parts in your car to ensure there isn’t as much wear and tear. Without the oil, components can rub together so much and create heat the welds them together, causing your engine to seize. So be sure to change your oil so you won’t have to pay for it later with engine maintenance.

If you feel like your car might need some engine maintenance from our Toyota service center, be sure to visit our Orlando dealership location. Toyota of Orlando is located at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. You can schedule your appointment by calling us at (407) 298-4500.