As summer comes to an end, the new school year inches closer
and closer, you already have your to do list made: go school shopping, get your
textbooks, get all your classes or your kids’ classes in order, meet the
teachers, and the list goes on. But have you put car
maintenance on your list of things to do to prepare for the school year?
The answer is most likely no, but whether your king of the carpool or a busy
college student, your car is about to get a lot more driving time so it is very
important that you give it a little TLC before the semester is in session. And
to make your to do list a little less overwhelming we have picked the brains of
our Toyota of
Orlando service staff to give you the ultimate back to school car
maintenance checklist!
Toyota of Orlando wants to keep you
on your “A” game
Before the fall semester rush begins come into Toyota of
Orlando and make sure to get these five parts of your car looked at to ensure
you start your 2017-2018 school year on the right foot.
• Check your battery. Having your battery
looked at before the busy driving season is very important. Your battery could
be on the cusp of needing to be replaced, but if you don’t check you will most
likely find yourself stuck in a parking garage late to class when it goes out. To
avoid this situation be sure to have the voltage looked at it and see if there
is any bulging or rusting on the battery. Bulging and rusting are the number
one signs that a battery is due to be replaced.
• Check your tires. To get the most out of
your Toyota’s performance you will want to ensure that your car
tires are in their best condition. You will want them to have even tread,
proper alignment, and the appropriate inflation. Making sure your tires are up
to par before going back to school will ensure you have a safer drive and
better fuel efficiency.
• Check your brakes. Brakes are an
indispensable part of driving so you want to make sure that before you start
driving the kiddos around that they are running at their best. The main parts
of brakes that you will want to have checked are the brake pads and fluids. To
avoid brake failure, you want to make sure that there are no leaks in your
brake fluid or too much wear on your pads. One of the main causes of brake wear
and tear is high humidity, so being in Florida it is very important that you stay
on top of this.
• Change out your windshield wipers and
headlights. Living in Florida it is inevitable that you are going to be
driving in the rain a good amount, especially when you are driving to and from
school five days a week. So before all of the activities that come with school
consume you, our Toyota of Orlando service staff recommends that you have your
headlights and wipers replaced so they are running at their best performance.
This will ensure you have good driving visibility and it will make you more
visible to others.
• Check your oil. A routine oil change is
one of the main ways to keep your vehicle running in tip-top shape for the
school year. Quality oil is essential to keeping all of the moving parts in
your car protected and in good condition. In an intensely hot climate such as
the one we live in, your oil will dry up faster and the most important parts of
your car will be exposed to damages due to rubbing, melting together, and risk
of overheating. Therefore, keeping up with your oil changes will improve your
overall drive and save you from spending a pretty penny on engine repairs in
the future.
Next time you’re out taking care of your school shopping
list be sure to make a pit stop at our Toyota of Orlando dealership for your
back to school car maintenance and let us help you make the transition from
summer to school a little easier. You can visit us online to check out all of
our service
specials. We are open seven days a week and located just off of I-4 by the
Mall of Millennia. Call and schedule an appointment at (407)298-4500 today. See
you soon!
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