How to Maintain Your Toyota Truck

At Team Toyota in Baton Rouge, we take great pride in offering our customers high-quality used Toyota vehicles, like the fan-favorites used Corolla, used Camry, used Highlander, and much more, but we understand that with purchasing a used Toyota comes the responsibility of vehicle maintenance. We are honored to offer our customers an excellent Service Center, fully staffed with certified technicians ready to help you maintain your used Toyota car, truck, or SUV for many years to come. Below we have outlined a general overview of everything you need to know about maintaining your used Toyota vehicle! more Top 5 Most Important Steps It’s extremely easy to get caught up in all of the excitement of your new-to-you Toyota and simply forget the attention your vehicle requires over time, we get it! That’s why it’s our mission to relieve the stress and assist you in the not-so-fun part of maintaining your used Toyota car. Though there are many factors to consider in keeping your used Toyota running a long healthy life, we believe these are the 5 most important things to remember: Oil Changes Tire Pressure and Rotations Air Filters Brake Pads & Fluid Cooling System These 5 factors may heavily influence how long your vehicle will last and the quality of your vehicle performance as well. So, let’s get into each of these! Oil Changes To enjoy your vehicle for many years to come, oil changes are certainly an important task you should keep up with. Oil is what keeps your engine lubricated, and is typically either synthetic or nonsynthetic, depending on the specific make and model of your used Toyota. It is recommended that you get your oil changed every 3,000 miles or 5,000 miles if you use synthetic oil. Dirty oil, low oil, or no oil can seriously damage your engine, so be sure to identify the type of oil you need and inspect it often! Tire Rotations Keeping up with your tires is not only important for the life of your vehicle but the safety of the passengers as well. You should always check the pressure of your tires to make sure they have the correct amount of air, which you can look upon the driver side door jamb sticker or in the owner's manual. Rotating your tires help to even out the wear on your tires, which in turn makes them last longer. Air Filters For sake of your fuel efficiency and vehicle acceleration, you should always remember to change your air filters. Over time, air filters get dirty and clogged, which limits the amount of air flowing into your used Toyota’s engine, which makes it work harder and use more fuel. Changing your air filter is a quick and easy process and could save you tons of money in the long run! Brake Pads & Fluid One thing you don’t want to find out the hard way is that your brakes aren’t working properly. Over time, brake pads get worn thin and rub together, which can create a high-pitched screeching sound, however, we recommend getting them checked periodically before the sounds even arise. You should always monitor your brake pads and braking fluid. Leaking brake fluid is a sure sign that your brakes need immediate attention. Cooling System Lastly, we recommend always checking the levels of the coolant in your vehicle. Coolant (aka antifreeze) is responsible for keeping your engine cool during high temperatures and also helps prevent it from freezing in lower temperatures. Coolant also helps prevent corrosion, foam, and deposits from forming which could also hurt your engine Stop by Team Toyota for Maintenance on Your Used Vehicle Team Toyota is pleased to offer high-quality service on all used vehicles for all of Baton Rouge, Hammond, Denham Springs, and surrounding communities. Whether you need an oil change for your used Toyota truck, a tire rotation for your used Toyota SUV, or anything in between, we’ve got you covered. We offer ever-changing, year-round service specials and used vehicle specials, so what are you waiting for? Stop by today to schedule a service appointment for vehicle repairs or Toyota express service. We look forward to assisting you!

You might notice the maintenance light on your Toyota Corolla remains on even after your inspection and maintenance appointment. At Team Toyota in Baton Rouge, we have a number of suggestions on how you could turn off the light. Visit our service center near Hammond and Denham Springs for more assistance if you attempted the below steps for yourself and the light stays on. The Toyota Corolla for sale at Team Toyota makes it easier for you to resolve if you're looking to turn off the Toyota maintenance light. Follow the instructions offered by our Team Toyota dealer! more Turn Off Maintenance Light on Toyota Corolla It’s essential that you comply with your regular maintenance. When the maintenance light turns on, it is an indicator of maintenance is required for your vehicle, which could mean an oil change, tire rotation, etc. Furthermore, Toyota Maintenance will help you to get the maintenance you need in a timely manner. Team Toyota is proud to give outstanding reliability and speedy service to consumers with both their maintenance and repairs! Try these below steps to turn of the maintenance light on your Toyota vehicle: Insert the keys in the Toyota Corolla. Without starting the engine of the vehicle, turn the key to the “ON” position. Near the odometer, push and hold the trip reset button until "Trip A" displays on the center screen. Switch the key to the “OFF” point Switch the key back to the "ON" position while the button is pressed to restart the trip. Continue to hold the trip reset button until the odometer segment flashes zero for miles. The maintenance light should now be off. You should try to replicate the steps above if these steps do not succeed on the first try. Our service technicians at Team Honda can definitely assist you. If you choose, you can take your vehicle to Team Toyota where our team members Toyota-trained technicians will repair the program and get you back on Baton Rouge roads in a consistent fashion! Reset Maintenance Light with Color Display If your Corolla has a color multi-information display, the steps above may vary. In this scenario, to turn the maintenance light off, you'll therefore need take further steps: Insert the key and turn it to the “ON” position (For push-to-start buttons, press the button twice) Choose the cog icon on the multi-information display. Choose “Scheduled Maintenance” on the display screen. Select “Ok” to verify your selection. If you have any problems or concerns, take your Toyota Corolla to our service center in the event that these measures do not work, where our technicians can locate the problem and help you switch off the maintenance light. Before making the drive, check out our service specials to save more. Contact us today at our Toyota dealership in Baton rouge!

When you bought your Toyota car, truck, or SUV, you knew you could rely on its legendary build quality for years of commutes, road trips, and more. Of course, to help it live up to its potential, you need to keep up with proper and timely maintenance. We’ve written about proper maintenance schedules before on our blog, but here, we’ll discuss why you should get your Toyota worked on at a dealership like Team Toyota, instead of a third-party mechanic. more Genuine Toyota Parts At a third-party mechanic, they’ll use whatever parts they can scrounge to repair your car. Reputable ones might order high-quality parts, but you’ll have to rely on customer reviews or your trust of the mechanic to guess whether those parts will last any amount of time. By servicing your Toyota at Team Toyota, you can take the guesswork out of the quality of replacement parts in your car. We use only official Toyota parts, which are machined specifically for your Toyota model to the manufacturer’s exacting specifications, so you can be sure the replacement parts will last as long as the originals. Factory-Trained Technicians Mom-and-pop mechanics need to be generalists and know something about every type of car that might come through their shop. By contrast, our service technicians have been trained by the Toyota factory to know your Toyota inside and out, meaning they can more easily and accurately diagnose and repair whatever issue you might have. In addition, we have a deep knowledge of every Toyota model’s service schedule, meaning we can top off your oil, replace your timing belts, or do a number of other routine maintenance tasks as a matter of course when you bring your Toyota in for service. Toyota Service and Parts Specials At Team Toyota, we’re dedicated to helping drivers in the Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Gonzalez areas save money while keeping their cars in safe driving condition. That’s why we offer a number of rotating service and parts specials, so be sure to check our website often to see how you can save! Toyota Express Service If you’re in a hurry, we also offer a number of Express Services in a pit-crew approach that gets you in and out quickly. These include the following: Oil & Filter Replacement Brake Inspection Tire Rotation Multi-Point Inspection Fluid Inspection You can schedule an express maintenance appointment easily through our website. Toyota Service Center in Baton Rouge Your Toyota takes care of you on your commutes to and from work, on long road trips, and everything in between. Take care of it by bringing it into Team Toyota’s dedicated service center! For everything from a Toyota oil change to a Toyota repair, you can take good care of your Toyota while saving money by opting for a ToyotaCare No Cost Maintenance Plan or schedule your service by calling us today.  Plus, you can get genuine Toyota accessories for your car too!