Toyota of Orlando talks common car maintenance myths

When it comes to maintaining a car, a lot of people are in the dark. They depend on their auto service techs to guide them in the right direction and provide them with the car maintenance they need to keep their ride in the best shape possible. However, if you're not well-versed in car maintenance, it can be a little intimidating to visit your mechanic. Toyota of Orlando is here to bust some very common car maintenance myths and make you a little more confident next time you pop the hood.

Toyota of Orlando busts car care misconceptions

Myth #1: You should always use premium fuel for the best performance. False. While some vehicles require premium fuel (check your owner's manual to see if yours is one of them), you don't need to put premium gasoline in a car that doesn't need it. It won't improve your car's performance but it will put a bigger dent in your bank account.

Myth #2: You need an oil change every 3,000 miles. False. Every car is different, so this just simply isn't true. If you're using synthetic oil during your Orlando car maintenance appointments, you may be able to stretch to almost 10,000 miles. Be sure to ask your techs and get your car on an auto service schedule before bringing it in every 3,000 miles. It'll save big bucks!

Myth #3: You can wash your car with any soap you have on hand. False. This can actually damage your car's paint. Use specially formulated soap for cars - our Toyota of Orlando parts store sells it at affordable prices and our techs can help you pick the perfect solution for your vehicle.

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Myth #4: It's safe to turn your car off a few minutes after you've jumped the battery. False. If your battery died and you jumped it, you actually need to run the car for a few hours to have it fully charged again. And it's always smart to schedule a car maintenance appointment after your battery dies so you can have the voltage and physical condition checked.

Myth #5: You only need to schedule a service appointment if dashboard lights illuminate. False. Try to keep your vehicle on a car maintenance schedule so you never have to worry about the ill effects of neglecting one. A light shining in your dashboard means you need to take action soon, so if you stick to a schedule (which our Orlando auto service techs will gladly draw up for you), then you'll never have to see that anxiety-inducing glow.

Ready to schedule affordable Orlando car maintenance? Call today - we're open seven days a week at (407) 298-0001!