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Visit Capitol Toyota for an Oil Change Today

Regularly changing the oil in your Toyota vehicle is one of the most important things you can do to keep it running smoothly and reliably for years to come. Clean, fresh oil lubricates and protects the engine's moving parts, allowing them to function properly and avoid premature wear. Neglecting oil changes can lead to decreased performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and, in severe cases, major engine damage.

 

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Auto Knowledge by Capitol Toyota - All-Weather vs Carpet Floor Mats

Floor mats serve an important function because they protect your vehicle. Do you want your floor mats to add the the interior aesthetic, or would you prefer floor mats that are easy to maintain? All-weather floor mats and carpet floor mats have different benefits that you can explore below.

Do you live in an area with lots of rain or snow? Do you have a dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then all-weather floor mats may be the better choice. All-weather floor mats are easy to clean and durable. A downside of all-weather floor mats is…

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The Importance of Regularly Checking Your Tires

Your car has a great way of telling you when something is wrong. Dashboard warning lights are there to let you know when any major problems have happened to your vehicle. But these lights don't tell you everything. This is why you need to make sure your tires are in good shape after many miles of driving.

 

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The Importance of Headlight Maintenance

Motor vehicles are complex machines that require the conjunction of hundreds of individual parts, several unique processes, and mechanized teamwork as a single unit.

Although we think of the engine, transmission, radiator, steering column, etc. as a few of the central functions in motor vehicles, headlights are absolutely necessary for traveling at night.

 

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How to Change a Tire

 


Whether it happens down the street from your house or in a different state, it’s important to know how to switch your tire from a flat to a spare. Although it may seem easier to call a tow truck to haul your car and its flat away, it’s not always practical and never cost efficient, so roll up your sleeves and embrace the do-it-yourself moment  by following these 10 steps to change a…

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Whatever the Weather, SightLine Wiper Blades Have Your Back

Winter is coming. Apart from over-used Game of Thrones memes featuring Ned Stark clutching a sword, this means time for frozen wiper blades.

Actually it means frozen just-about-everything, but one of the greatest road hazards you will face is reduced visibility-- and sometimes this is caused by your wiper blades leaving behind streaks of water that can freeze.

What you may not know is that wiper blades are only expected to last about a year. Some recommend changing them every six months.

You probably haven't done that.

It's okay, everyone can get a little behind on maintenance, and…

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