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Fluid leaks can be difficult to identify at times, and many car owners assume that leaks are motor oil when they could be one of several other types of engine fluid. At Trotter Toyota, we feel it's important to know your fluids so you can make wise decisions about the maintenance of your vehicle.

Oil leaks will usually be gradual drips under the vehicle's engine that you notice when it sits in the same parking space every day. The color of motor oil can vary from a translucent honey color to opaque black, depending on how dirty it…

The oil viscosity numbers represent oil flow at high and low temperatures. The rating states the low-temperature number first, then the letter W, and finally the warm rating. The blend of high viscosity and low viscosity oils ensures protection in the warm or cold air. For example, 10 W 30 is a popular type of motor oil.

Drivers understand the importance of the right oil in their vehicle. They must also get oil changes at the right time. If too much time passes, the oil can lose its capacity to lubricate and hold heat. The excessive heat and friction can…

Vehicles that are designed with different driving modes usually develop operational problems when proper maintenance procedures aren't implemented. The transfer case hardware that adjusts a vehicle's drive mode is equipped under the hood, and the best way to protect this hardware is by seeking professional maintenance.

If you want to enhance a car with all-wheel drive that has various driving modes, a mechanic can help you boost efficiency in very effective ways. For example, when the transfer case doesn't shift to another mode rapidly, a technician can resolve this problem by...

Cars are not as standardized as they used to be. This means that a greater variety is available for purchase, but it also means that the steadfast rules of car maintenance may no longer apply. For example, the old classic rule, 'change your oil every 3,000 miles' doesn't apply anymore.

If you haven't changed the tires on your car in awhile, you may need to have your tires inspected. If your tires have any bulges or cracks, it's probably time to get new tires. If you think there is an object in your tire or you are experiencing a slow leak, it's time to bring your car to Trotter Toyota to have your tires inspected.

One of the biggest risks with winter driving is visibility, and the kind of wiper blades you have and their quality can play a role. Here are some things to consider about wiper blades in the winter.

Winter wiper blades are sturdier, so they do a better job of pushing away ice and snow. They also are encased in thicker rubber, which prevents ice buildup and also protects them from the cold.

To get winter windshield wipers installed on your vehicle, come see us at Trotter Toyota.

No matter how often you have your tires aligned and rotated, you will never have even tire wear unless you rotate them regularly. Your tires wear differently depending on their position on the vehicle. Every time you turn the wheel, your front tires wear a tiny bit on the outside edge owing to the way the tire leans or the camber. Therefore, the sides of the front tires wear unevenly from their center and also from the rear tires.

If you do not rotate your tires, you will never get the expected mileage because the front tires will need to…

Routine maintenance is important to keep anything functioning the way it should. To keep your shower draining, you periodically use clog remover. To keep your guitar sounding great, you regularly change the strings. To keep your body healthy, you have an annual checkup. Like these common maintenance activities, a routine Oil Change is vital to the health of your Toyota and should be part of its regular upkeep.

In order to get the most out of your ride, it is recommended that you change the oil and filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles depending on the model and…