5 auto services you don’t want to miss! 

Skipping a Charlotte Toyota auto service can seem like an easy way to save some cash in the moment. However, you’re actually creating a more expensive car issue down the line. This is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date with relatively inexpensive auto services. At Toyota of N Charlotte, we know your car is important to you so we have the best auto service technicians at your disposal. 

Fewer auto services = more money. 

#1 Oil change. 

Your engine oil won’t wear out, but it can become discolored due to a lot of external and internal elements. Dirt can sneak past your air filter, water from condensation, and partially burned fuel and acids can get mixed in with your gasoline. Having a regular Charlotte Toyota oil change can prevent these things from occurring. If you wait too long, your beautiful, golden oil will turn into a nasty sludge that decreases lubrication, burns oil, and makes your Toyota car perform badly. Not to mention, waiting too long can make your car overheat or cause your engine to go kaput! 

#2 Tire rotation. 

Having a regular Charlotte Toyota tire rotation during your oil change helps preserve the life of your tires. This helps your tires wear evenly across the board, and you should have this Charlotte Toyota auto service done once every 7,500 miles, or when you take your car to get the oil changed. 

#3 Timing belt. 

The timing belt is an auto service that is easily forgotten and overlooked. It really isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about all of the car maintenance that you have to do. Luckily, you don’t have to get this replaced that often (every 60,000-100,000). However, if you neglect this Charlotte Toyota auto service then it could cause damage to your valves and pistons and can cause your crankshaft to break or warp. If the latter happens then your whole engine will need to be replaced, which means less money to spend on shoes and fishing gear! 

#4 Car brake pads.  

This is another common auto service that tends to be forgotten. These need to be replaced every 40,000-50,000 miles. If you keep forgetting to get your car brake pads changed, then it could lead to a much more expensive problem later on. If you drive too long you could need new car brake pads and rotors! 

#5 Engine air filter. 

The engine air filter tends to be forgotten. This needs to be changed every 12,000-15,000 miles. However, if you forgo getting a new air filter, then your engine won’t be able to have enough air going into the combustion chamber. If you neglect this long enough, then this could lead to your engine stopping completely. 

Come down to Toyota of N Charlotte! 

If you need to have your Toyota car serviced then call (704) 659-2025 and book an appointment today! We look forward to seeing you!