Helpful Hints for Toyota Owners

• The most important thing you can do to keep your Toyota running well is to change the engine oil on schedule.
• Replace worn out wiper blades will ensure that you have a clear view of the road under all conditions.
• Periodic brake inspections at regular intervals according to your Toyota’s recommended maintenance schedules insures longevity to components and safe brake performance.
• Keep an eye on tire pressure – losing just a few pounds of pressure in your tires can hurt fuel economy and shorten tire life.
• Read your Toyota Owner’s Manual. It will tell you everything you need to know about your vehicle.

Tires

We recommend that tires be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles even if they don’t show signs of wear. Tire rotation can often be done with oil change intervals while the vehicle is off the ground. This can also be a good time to have your tires rebalanced. It’s also a good time to inspect the tires for any damage, remove stones or debris from the tire treads, check for uneven wear by checking the tire tread depth and of course, checking your tire pressure. It is an advantage when all four tires wear together because as wear reduces a tire’s tread depth, it allows all four tires to respond to the driver’s input more quickly, maintains the handling and helps increase the tire’s cornering traction. Shop Tires at Don McGill Toyota!

Air Filters

Genuine Toyota air filters are engineered specifically for your Toyota to provide exceptional filtering efficiency, improved engine performance, and noise-dampening capabilities. They trap dirt and contaminants before they reach your engine, where they can cause wear and reduce performance. Replace your engine air filter every 30,000 miles or 36 months. If you operate your Toyota under special operating conditions, we recommend inspection every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

Synthetic Motor Oil

Today’s sophisticated engine systems require a lubricant designed specifically for improved engine performance, increased fuel efficiency and reduced engine deposits. Many new Toyota models are certified for a new zero weight synthetic lubrication standard (SAE 0W-20). Our 0W-20 oil is low-viscosity synthetic oil formulated to provide uniform lubrication and reduce friction throughout the engine. Lighter than conventional engine oil, 0W-20 evenly and uniformly bathes your engine’s moving parts, which means less wear and tear, better thermal stability and increased engine efficiency.

Need Parts?

Don McGill Toyota is a distributor of factory-certified Toyota parts and accessories. Genuine or “OEM” Toyota parts are specifically designed to provide the safety and service life you expect from Toyota. Genuine Toyota parts – don’t settle for less. The Don McGill Toyota Service Center is located at 11800 Katy Freeway Service Rd in Houston and offers the following: convenient hours, genuine Toyota replacement parts and Toyota factory accessories. We look forward to serving you here at the Don McGill Toyota Service Center!