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Maintaining your Toyota involves more than oil changes and brake service. Having your vehicle's tires rotated regularly is also essential. Tire rotations provide many benefits that help keep your Toyota running safely and efficiently.

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.

Have you heard of Toyota Care? While many new cars come with maintenance and service plans, Toyota Care is one of the most comprehensive, and it’s available at no cost with the purchase of a new Toyota. These maintenance plans offer 2 years or 25,000 miles of coverage with maintenance reminders, oil changes, multi-point inspections, fuel level checks, and Toyota Genuine Parts.

One of the best parts of this no-cost maintenance plan is the 24-hour roadside assistance program, which is also free. New Toyota drivers in Salem never have to worry about breaking down, 

Precipitation can make it difficult for you to see while you are behind the wheel. Fortunately, if you have windshield wipers, then it will be a lot easier for you to see. That is why you should periodically check to make sure that your wipers are working the correct way. The rubber is something that you will need to pay attention to. Normal wear and tear can harm your windshield wipers. They can also be harmed by things like extreme weather.

You should also listen out for squeaking. Windshield wipers that are working properly should not make a lot of…

Everyone wants their vehicles to run as well as possible. This is true for everyday commuting workhorses and weekend recreational cruisers. At Capitol Toyota, we want you to get your oil change at the correct interval even if you don't drive very many miles.

If you use your car for the Salem commute and errands, you have a typical use pattern and can follow the recommendations you get from the oil life monitoring system on your dashboard. If you drive fewer than 10 miles per day or avoid highway driving at all costs, you'll need to change your…

New cars and even some used cars come with a variety of warranties. Two of the most common are a powertrain warranty and a bumper-to-bumper warranty. These warranties are both important, but they cover different parts of your vehicle. We here at Capitol Toyota have put together this simple explanation of the differences.

A powertrain warranty covers the major components of the engine, transmission and drivetrain against manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage that's due to regular use. This warranty usually has a long period before it expires.

There a lot of myths when it comes to motor oil. Here at Capitol Toyota, we want you to be informed about your vehicle so that you have smooth encounters with your vehicle service. Here are a couple of myths about your motor oil that will clarify the norms when it comes to maintaining the lubrication of your engine.

If the Oil Is Black You Should Change It

This is a myth. Just because the oil is black when you pull the dipstick or open the oil cap doesn't mean that you need to change the oil. Most newer…

To stay safe on the road, it's important to keep your windshield clean. At Capitol Toyota, we always recommend using windshield wiper fluid instead of water when cleaning your windshield or refilling the reservoir.

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.

Headlights are like the eyes of your car & when they're hazy, yellow, & foggy seeing well at night can be an issue: https://t.co/A7obBYU18M pic.twitter.com/YlDAOxKjqZ

— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) November 7, 2017

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.