Page 7 - Helpful Tips
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Toyotas are known for being reliable, long-lasting cars. Though they’re great options for drivers of any age, younger people oftentimes find Toyota to be an ideal first car. These days, it's common for a student to take their car to college; during the 2016–2017 school year, approximately 46.8% of students did exactly that. As such, even with a busy school schedule, you’ll be doing yourself a favor if you take care of your Toyota. Read our simple tips on how you can properly achieve this task.
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It’s not surprising that caring for your car is essential. Ideally, you’ll try to extend the life of your vehicle for as long as possible. When you suspect that something is amiss, it’s important to get it checked out as soon as possible. However, this can be stressful; the truth is over half of Americans are intimidated by their mechanic. It’s imperative that you meet a professional though because some issues are harder to identify than others—especially when they are related to car parts that are known for sporting a long shelf life.
One thing that you need to consider from time to time is your wheel bearings. These are a part of your wheel assembly; it’s
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Car enthusiasts are quick to tell you the importance of having a rim that’s appropriately suited to your car. Your car’s rims determine the profile and traction of the tire, which is integral in impacting your car’s performance. Anyone trying to decide what rims are best suited for their car must first consider the materials the rims are made of and how they will affect your car’s performance; the three most common are steel, alloy, and chrome. There are important differences between the three that one should be aware of when considering how they want their car to drive.
Knowing how your wheels are made, and what they’re made of, is important when considering the amount of time that’s spent behind the wheel. Americans tend to spend
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Cleaning your wheels is a fairly simple task, but that doesn't mean you can't make mistakes. Follow these four steps to keep your wheels looking their best.
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Your car only lasts as for long as you allow it to. Read our list of things to keep an eye on in order to extend the lifespan of your vehicle.
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Finding your rim part number, while it is still mounted on the vehicle, is extremely important and insures that your replacement wheel will match the ones that survived the accident. On that note, here are a few methods to help you find the wheel part number on your vehicle.
