Decoding A Few New Toyota Driving Phenomenons/Myths

 It seems to be human nature to come up with all manner of mystery surrounding even the most mundane of things. Everything has to have some proverbial Walt Disney frozen head stashed somewhere to be discovered (pretty sure the rule is out on that one, but still). Perhaps it's the thrill of discovery or uncovering the unknown. Kind of like hunting for bigfoot or the loch ness monster, there's just something magical of trying to uncover some great mystery. 

Anyway, this writer digresses. The point of that long-winded intro was to say that even the automotive world has its fair share of myths and phenomena that baffles the best of us. The cool thing about these new Toyota myths though, most of them have been debunked! Toyota of Orlando is here with a few you're probably aware of and how they're not exactly true. Check it out!

Not Bigfoot, But Still Pretty Cool

"Traveling the Speed Limit = Green Light Breeze Through"

This one dates back to the first stoplights. There's the ever-pervasive new Toyota myth that traveling the speed limit or the same speed on roadways will result in hitting every green light on your way to your destination. Unfortunately, this is an oversimplification and can often be explained by simple coincidence. Most traffic lights operate using sensor-based technology rather than timers. Plus, there are too many factors to account for that would render this myth busted. Not every driver starts from the same place so how could the timing be accurate? What if there's a traffic jam along your route? What about small adjustments in speed or changing speed limits? So many holes this myth is starting to look like swiss cheese. 

"Traffic Jams are Always the Result of an Accident"

Again, not true. Traffic jams, as annoying as they are, are often caused by a few vehicles at the head of a larger group slowing down for a variety of reasons. When there's a large number of cars in one given area following each other, a slow down from the ones in front will inevitably cause a slowdown for the vehicles behind it. It creates a gradual ripple effect going back to the end of the jam that results in an even greater slowdown. Plenty of factors can account for Orlando new Toyota traffic jams. Inclement weather, road debris, a slower driver, you name it. 

"Premium Fuel > Regular Gas"

Apart from just being one with the boujiness, premium fuel is largely a mythical construct. It's often marketed as being less combustible and, therefore, less harmful to your engine. In truth, premium fuel is often unnecessary to use in your vehicle. Gas needs to be combined with air and combusted to power your vehicle either way and that process is neither clean nor pretty. Even if you drive a luxury model that "requires" you to use premium fuel, it's not entirely proven to be necessary. Save your money. 

"Tailgate Down = Better Fuel Efficiency"

If you drive a new Toyota pickup truck in Orlando, sorry, but you're not going to get the fuel efficiency numbers of a Corolla or Prius. They've come a long way, but that's just wack to think. Sorry for being harsh (lol). Some truck drivers will leave their tailgates down to create a better aerodynamic airflow pattern and get better mileage as a result. In truth, the entire bed is the issue, not the door that leads into it. Truck beds naturally create a pocket of drag behind the cab that pushes your truck down when driving at high speeds. Putting the bed door down doesn't cause that drag to escape in a stream. It actually doesn't do anything except close the gap between your Orlando new Toyota truck and the car behind you (fender bender incoming). The better route to take is to close off your bed and tailgate with a cover. Or, just don't buy a truck unless you need to transport heavy stuff. That works too. 

Ready to bust some more myths? Keep all your new Toyota needs here with Toyota of Orlando at 3575 Vineland Road.