Get Your Toyota Ready for Changing Weather

Fall is a time where we break out the sweaters, sip on pumpkin spice lattes, and enjoy the leaves as they change colors. However, Fall is also a time that can bring unique challenges to your vehicle. At City Toyota, we understand how the changing weather can bring new obstacles for your vehicle, and we know exactly what to do to keep your vehicle in its best shape throughout this season.

Let’s take a look at some Fall car maintenance tips and discover how you can best care for your Toyota this Fall. When you’re ready for certified service by qualified Toyota experts, schedule service at City Toyota.

Fall Car Maintenance Checklist

Here are a few components of your vehicle that can be affected by changing weather:

Oil Change
If it has been a while since your last oil change, we recommend checking to see if you’re due for service. Your owner’s manual will detail your manufacturer’s service recommendations. If you discover that you are due for service, we welcome you to schedule an appointment for an oil change today and give your vehicle protection through the Fall season.

Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is adversely affected by changing temperatures. Because Fall can bring cooler weather, which can cause the air inside your tire to shrink, we recommend that you check the tire pressure of your vehicle on a weekly basis. This simple gesture can prevent driving with low tire pressure which could lead to a blowout.

Brake Fluid
Cold weather can cause moisture to accumulate in your brake lines. Moisture in your brake lines is a mechanical nightmare because it can quickly corrode your brake system and weaken its performance. We recommend that you have your brake fluid expected before fall to determine if any moisture accumulated in your system.

Battery
Cold weather offers a new challenge for batteries. Not only is it more difficult to turn over a cold engine, it is more difficult for batteries to operate in cold weather. Ensuring that your vehicle battery has enough power is key to avoiding being stranded for the dead battery. We recommend performing a battery test on your vehicle before Fall gets here to minimize the risk of a dead battery.

Windshield Wipers
Fall can bring lots of wet weather. However, Summer can cause damage to your windshield wipers, leaving you vulnerable for the wet season. We recommend replacing your windshield wipers if they are more than one year old.

Schedule Service at City Toyota Today

At City Toyota not only do we feature an expert team of ASE certified technicians, but we also use genuine replacement parts to ensure that your Toyota is always running its best. As you prepare your vehicle for fall, we’re more than happy to perform a multi-point inspection on your vehicle, while inspecting other key components like your coolant and brake fluid, your power steering fluid, and even your transmission fluids.

Our dedication to excellence doesn’t stop at ensuring that your car runs well; we also want you to save money. At City Toyota, you’ll find a wide selection of Fall service specials that help you get the best quality care while enjoying the best prices.

Whether you’re here in Daly City, or nearby in San Francisco, or Colma, CA, we welcome you to schedule service at City Toyota today.