Routine Maintenance for Your Toyota: Essential Checks

Brake Fluid Replacement

Brake fluid provides the hydraulic power that allows the braking system to work. When you hit the brake pedal, this pressurized fluid is forced through the hoses to the calipers. It pushes the pins out of the calipers, forcing them to close on the spinning wheel rotors. Brake pads inside the calipers generate friction against the rotors, stopping your vehicle.

Older fluid provides less hydraulic power than previously, reducing braking effectiveness. It also absorbs water, and the heat generated by braking can cause the fluid to overheat and boil. Hot brake fluid provides no hydraulic power, and your brakes will fail. We can quickly fix this dangerous situation by draining and replacing your brake fluid so your brakes will work effectively again.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Wiper blades are important for safe driving in rainy or snowy conditions, as they keep your windshield clear so you can see the road ahead. The blades are manufactured from high-quality rubber to clear the glass as quickly as possible without damaging it. As time passes, the blades lose their flexibility as the rubber hardens due to age and exposure to heat, cold, and sunlight.

Inflexible rubber develops cracks, and pieces can break off. Damaged blades can’t effectively clean the windshield and can make visibility even worse by smearing dirt across the glass. Additionally, the worn blades can scratch the glass, potentially causing cracks. We can replace your blades in minutes to prevent these problems.

Tire Rotations

The tire tread gradually wears down due to friction with the surface. While we can’t prevent this wear and tear, we can protect your tire against another type of damage. Each tire position causes repeated damage to specific tire sections. In time, this continual wear will cause leaks and the tire will fail. Regular rotations can prevent this.

Our technicians will shift each tire to a new position. The specific positions the tire moves to depend on your drivetrain. If you have an FWD, the rear tires move to the front positions on the same side, while the front tires cross over to opposite sides as they move to the rear. This process is reversed if you have an RWD. With an AWD, all tires are shifted diagonally to positions on the opposite side. A rotation increases tire life by equalizing wear damage.

Book your Toyota’s maintenance today. Contact our service department at Woodrum Toyota of Macomb in Macomb, IL.

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