Keeping your car in excellent condition helps ensure you and your passengers stay safe — it also makes any drive more enjoyable, whether you're hitting the open road or heading into work. At Kings Toyota, we take pride in giving our customers the services they need to have full confidence in their new or used Toyota models. Learn more about what maintenance your vehicle needs and how our service center can help.
Your Toyota Vehicle's Service Schedule: What We Recommend for Comprehensive Care to Keep Your Car in Excellent Shape
Different cars have different needs depending on how often you drive them, the road and highway conditions you typically drive on, and what specific materials — like tires and oil type — your car uses. As a general rule of thumb, however, make sure you're taking your car in for servicing approximately every six months, or every 5,000 miles if you do a lot of driving. This regular maintenance appointment includes basic services that counteract the most common wear and use on your car. That includes:
Rotating Your Tires
Changing your tires' position around your car ensures they wear evenly and extends the lifespan of the total set. A tire rotation service also ensures that qualified professionals check each tire for wear, damage, and punctures. This service is especially important if you live in a region with rainy, snowy, and icy weather since evenly worn tire treads can better grip onto surfaces and help you control your vehicle.
Regular Oil Changes
Vehicles should have an oil change approximately every 5,000 miles. Excessive buildup and dirty oil put your car at risk. Many new Toyota models have sensors that can keep drivers apprised of their oil's condition. A Toyota can even tell you when it's time for an oil change so that you don't need to keep track yourself. However, we recommend keeping a fresh oil change as part of your six-month maintenance appointment. Our technicians will use the best oil to fit the needs of your vehicle and your driving style.
Fluid Levels
An oil check might be the first fluid-related task that comes to mind, but it's equally important to top off your brake fluid and coolant fluids. These are important materials that help regulate the movement and lifespan of your car. Every six months, you should have a technician make sure the fluids are above the minimum line in their containers and that there aren't any problems.
Replacing Your Windshield Wipers
Windshield wipers wear down over their lifespan. Not only can they be damaged by ice, sticking, and chemicals, but the regular rubbing motion breaks down the blades. We recommend having them inspected and replaced every six months, especially if it's winter or fall.
Brake Pads
Brake pads also wear down over time, and your car may not always let you know that something is wrong. While worn brakes are often accompanied by squeaks and squeals, it's much safer to stay on top of brake maintenance. A trained technician can inspect the pads for wear or damage and let you know what the estimated remaining lifespan will be based on their rate of wear.
Toyota Protection Plan Options for Your Toyota Vehicles
Toyota's top priority is our drivers' safety, and part of that commitment to an excellent driving experience is with routine care. That's why the ToyotaCare service plan offers coverage of routine scheduled maintenance. This program is available at no cost for our customers when you purchase or lease any of our new Toyotas that are sold through our certified dealers.
Enjoy two years or 25,000 miles of covered factory scheduled maintenance. You can have your oil change, fluid check, brake and windshield wiper inspections, and tire rotations handled for you every six months to ensure your vehicle is performing optimally and that you feel safe as you enjoy your new car. You'll receive friendly reminders for your scheduled maintenance so you can choose the best time for your schedule.
Our ToyotaCare program also includes 24-hour roadside assistance for the first two years of your vehicle purchase or lease, no matter how many miles you drive.
At Toyota, we offer additional service plans to fit your driving needs. These programs include:
ToyotaCare Plus
Enjoy the same services provided in the ToyotaCare program for longer. Under ToyotaCare Plus, your free services are extended to the first four years, or 45,000 miles, of use. Most new vehicles with fewer than 31,000 miles or 37 months of use qualify for this extended program.
Toyota Service Care Plans
Drivers can choose two-year maintenance plans that best fit their needs, including access to maintenance services and roadside assistance. You can renew these service plans every two years to give your vehicle continued protection.
Come to Kings Toyota for a Toyota Full Service Experience
At Kings Toyota, we offer assistance and support long after you drive your new car off our lot in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're proud to offer easy access and expert service through ToyotaCare, ToyotaCare Plus, and our maintenance and roadside assistance service plans. If you need Toyota service, schedule a maintenance appointment today.
Your entire car buying and leasing experience is customized to suit your needs at Kings Toyota. We also offer our "Pick Up and Go" program so you can safely and conveniently test-drive a new model to see if it's the right fit for you. Each vehicle will be thoroughly sanitized and made ready for you to swing by and test-drive it without meeting with an associate. Safe and accessible shopping is one of our top priorities at Kings Toyota.
If your current Toyota needs maintenance to stay road-ready for every season or you're looking for a brand new Toyota, we're here to help. Browse our selection of new and pre-owned vehicles or contact us so we can help you find the perfect fit. We're constantly evolving our services and programs to make car shopping and maintenance easy, fun, and safe.
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