6 Signs Your Toyota Needs Maintenance

Bad Smells

Three smells to look out for are moldiness, burning, and rotten eggs. The first probably points to mold in your AC. A burning smell might come from bad wiring, old transmission fluid, or leaking motor oil. Rotten egg smells can emit from an exhaust fault or leaking battery.

Strange Noises

The brake-wear indicators inside your brake pads will generate a squealing noise when a pad is almost finished. Loose belts and misaligned tires can also squeal. Clunking from below could mean shocks or struts are worn out, or an exhaust bracket is loose. 

Low transmission fluid will usually cause grinding noises. Any tapping, pinging, or knocking noises from the engine means trouble. With any strange sounds, ask a technician to investigate and figure it out. 

Tire Trouble

Wheel misalignment will worsen the handling and roughen your ride. If your tire treads become unevenly or excessively worn, they also need quick servicing. Always replace worn-out or seriously damaged tires before you experience a skid or blowout.

Falling Efficiency

Similarly, various problems with filters, sensors, fuel injectors, motor oil, tires, gearbox, and brakes might cause a car to burn fuel less efficiently. If you notice you need to stop for gas more often, ask a technician to diagnose the cause. 

Battery Failure

Slow engine cranking and clicking can indicate a dying car battery, which will also cause your headlights and other electronics to fade. When you take a look at your battery, install a new one if you see bulging walls or corroded terminals.

Weak Brakes 

As already mentioned, worn brake pads tend to squeal, but they won’t weaken until you hear grinding noises. Watch out for vibrating brake rotors and clattering calipers. Softness in the brake pedal and longer stopping distances indicate leaking brake fluid or a more serious problem. 

Schedule Routine Toyota Maintenance at Your Toyota Dealership

The great thing about routine service at an official Toyota dealer is the superb quality of work your car will receive. Our technicians are factory-trained by Toyota and can get your car back on the road and running like clockwork in record time. 

Book routine car maintenance at New Rochelle Toyota in New Rochelle, NY. We can set up a service schedule that works best for you. 

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