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How Often Should You Change the Oil in Your Toyota Vehicle and What Type Should You Use?

Toyota Oil Change Intervals and Recommended Oil Viscosity

As you likely know, the oil in your Toyota vehicle is one of the most important fluids that the model utilizes. Oil lubricates the many moving parts within your engine to prevent damage and overheating due to friction. The service staff at Toyota Palo Alto is here to emphasize the importance of engine oil and, more so, the importance of regular oil changes using the oil viscosity recommended by Toyota. Let’s explore how often you should change the oil in your Toyota vehicle and what type of oil you should use together! Read the rest of this entry >>

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What Do the Warning and Indicator Lights in Your Toyota Vehicle Mean?

Toyota Warning and Indicator Lights

You might have noticed that your Toyota vehicle’s dashboard has a lot of warning and indicator lights that flash on when you start your vehicle. If you’re lucky, you likely wouldn’t see many of these lights turn on while you are driving. But, just in case you have, the staff here at Toyota Palo Alto is here to help you understand what each of the warning and indicator lights means in your Toyota vehicle. Let’s find out what these warning and indicator lights in your Toyota mean together! Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Often Should You Replace the Tires on Your Toyota Vehicle?

Replacing the Tires on Your Toyota Vehicle

Are you concerned that the tires on your Toyota vehicle are starting to wear thin? If so, then you might need to know how often you should be replacing the tires on your Toyota vehicle. Luckily for you, the staff here at Toyota Palo Alto is here to help you understand when you should replace your tires and how you can properly maintain your tires to get the most life out of them. Let’s explore how often you should replace the tires on your Toyota vehicle together!

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Is ToyotaCare Available at Toyota Palo Alto?

ToyotaCare at Toyota Palo Alto

Are you interested in learning more about ToyotaCare and where you can get this excellent service in the Palo Alto, CA area? If so, then you have come to the right place! ToyotaCare is available right here at Toyota Palo Alto for customers to take advantage of today! ToyotaCare is a great service that provides no-cost maintenance and roadside assistance. Let’s explore the key benefits of ToyotaCare at Toyota Palo Alto together!

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How Can You Prepare Your Toyota For the Winter Rainy Season in Palo Alto?

Preparing Your Toyota for the Winter Rainy Season in Palo Alto CA

The winter rainy season is nearly here in Palo Alto! That means driving conditions are sure to be a little more treacherous for 8 or so days per month until the end of February. While many other regions of the US deal with heavy snowfall during the winter, we experience much more rain during the winter months here in Palo Alto. The staff here at Toyota Palo Alto is here to help you, our customers, prepare your Toyota for the rainy weather we are about to experience. Let’s explore how you can prepare your Toyota for the winter rainy season in Palo Alto together! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Summer maintenance checklist for your Toyota vehicle

With the warmer weather that summer provides, there are plenty of great opportunities to load up your Toyota vehicle, grab your friends, and head out for a great, fun road trip. However, there are a few housekeeping items you’ll want to take care of to ensure that your journey is safe and enjoyable. We want to help you out, so our Toyota Palo Alto team has put together a summer maintenance checklist for your Toyota vehicle – come inside today to see what you should be keeping an eye on before you roll out!  Read the rest of this entry >>

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My tire is flat, what can I do?

How to change a flat tire on a Toyota vehicle 

We’re sure we’ve all been there before; you’re driving down the road, having a great day, when suddenly you hear a pop, and before you know it you realize that your tire has gone flat. It’s not a fun situation to deal with by any means, but luckily there are some easy measures you can take to get yourself back on the road. Today, our service team at Toyota Palo Alto will show you how to change a flat tire on a Toyota vehicle. With this information in mind, it’ll be easy for you to head back to the pavement with confidence!  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Toyota Spring 2017 Service Specials in Palo Alto, CA

Temperatures are on the rise; Spring is officially here! Magnussen’s Toyota of Palo Alto wants to help drivers get their vehicles ready for summer with a variety of service and parts specials valid now through May 31, 2017. With everything from afternoon specials to free brake and battery inspections, drivers can rest assured they’re covered at Magnussen’s. Read the rest of this entry >>