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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

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…

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Optimize Your Cruiser With Oil Changes at the Right Time

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…

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Toyota Camry Exterior Features

Everybody wants to ride down the road in a nice car. It helps you make an impression on everyone that you see. The Toyota Camry has a metallic front grille. It also has 18-inch wheels. Additionally, the Toyota Camry has a dual exhaust with quad chrome tips. Not only does it have a powerful look, but it also has an amazing sound.

The LED lights are not only eye-catching, but they will also help light up your pathway. There are LED headlights and taillights. The headlights have an auto on and off feature. This will make it easier for you…

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What do different vehicle safety ratings mean?

You probably have seen different types of car ratings. The thing sounds better, but who does the ratings? How do they conduct the tests? Car ratings are based on their safety gears. That should be the priority while buying one. There is a need to consider conducting thorough investigations on how the process can be completed.

Every car being sold in the US must undergo tests. The two major providers of safety ratings are IIHS and NHTSA. Their ranking systems vary, but they are the only reliable sources that follow extensive testing procedures.

NTHSA
A five-star safety
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The Toyota Avalon Focuses on Performance

The Toyota Avalon is the sporty sedan designed by the Toyota Racing Development team to satisfy your inner speed demon. The Avalon offers plenty of interior space, a smooth ride and impressive performance specs.

The aerodynamic Avalon packs a punch with its 301 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission with Direct Shift provides lightning-fast acceleration. The Toyota Avalon is all-wheel-drive capable to give you more control in all weather conditions, and the available Avalon Touring Edition has an Adaptive Variable 

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Comparing a powertrain warranty and a bumper-to-bumper warranty

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.

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Toyota Avalon Performance Features

The Toyota Avalon is a vehicle that will make it easy for you to make your next move. You will be able to tackle every mile with ease. This vehicle has a 2.5 Liter four cylinder engine. The engine has the ability to get up to 176 horsepower. It also has the ability to get a maximum of 31 miles per gallon. There are also different drive modes that you can choose from.

You can choose from Eco mode, normal mode or sport mode. Eco mode is designed to improve the efficiency of your mode and reduce the fuel…

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Introducing Toyota 86: Performance Features

Have you test driven the new Toyota 86? Our Capitol Toyota team recommends that you do so. This coupe combines refined styling and interior comfort with a spacious cargo area and dynamic performance features. It's a total package you have to experience for yourself.

Engine to the Stars

The Toyota 86's wades into race car design with its high-horsepower engine. It's a flat-four boxer engine with tough, compact housing and pistons that are horizontally opposing. Its low position in the chassis augments the Toyota 86's balance, stability and performance. 

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Impeccable Technology in the RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is changing the way we drive in Salem through technology. The digital rearview mirror is one way Toyota is doing this. A camera is mounted inside the rear window, allowing you to see a broader range of things when you choose to utilize this function. All you have to do is flip a switch.

We at Capitol Toyota love when automakers go the extra mile to provide options for drivers. The attention to detail is experienced in all of the safety features offered in the RAV4. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is a standard feature that…

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Toyota Tacoma Performance & Towing Features

The Toyota Tacoma is yet another strong pickup truck for consumers to take advantage of. While the brand itself may seem more pedestrian to many, this model presents itself with the same mass and strength found from its competitors.

What makes the Toyota Tacoma stand out is the performance it has, which comes from the 3.5-Liter V6 engine as well as the 6-speed manual transmission; The former allows the truck to remain fast even when it's towing a heavy load while the latter works well with driving around different roads thanks to the included 6 speeds as well…

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