The Toyota RAV4 was a daring addition to the SUV market in the late 1990s. Since then, the vehicle was improved in terms of size, fuel economy, performance, and price. You too can prolong the life of your vehicle if only you know how to properly take care of it. Here are some helpful maintenance tips for you:
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- Never miss out on a scheduled maintenance service.
When you purchased your RAV4, you were surely educated about the timely care and maintenance schedules to follow. Remember that this is not some scheme of the manufacturer or your dealer to let you shell out cash. Rather, the scheduled maintenance service per mileage mark is specified to keep your Toyota vehicle in top shape and ensure your safety down the road.
- Choose and use only the right motor oil.
Sometimes you can't bring your car to the accredited service center. You would rather change the oil by yourself or get someone else to do it for you. Whichever you prefer, the most important thing to remember is to change oil as per schedule and use the specified motor oil indicated in the car owner's manual. Toyota vehicles have been designed for optimum performance, but that would only happen if the right motor oil is being used. Remember to always look for the American Petroleum Institute's (API) 'Energy Conserving' logo on the motor oil container.
- The more you use your Toyota RAV4, the more you need to let it breathe.
Just like any person who travels day in and day out, your vehicle faces the same elements down the road. Road salt, dust, and dirt could accumulate and clog your air filter, which can downgrade acceleration time. When this happens, you need to consider replacing the blocked air filter with a new one.
- Don't compromise performance and efficiency with worn out parts.
Every single component of your Toyota RAV4 contributes to the delivery of its optimum performance. Tatty air filters and worn out spark plugs can significantly affect gas mileage and reduce the vehicle's supposed fuel efficiency. Thin brake pads could affect your vehicle's stopping capability. Skipping the replacement of worn out parts may compromise both your driving experience and safety. Also, there is a need for you to pay particular attention to older vehicles as they are more prone to give you trouble.
- Check your tire pressure from time to time.
You know very well the kind of work the tires perform in order to move you to places. Also, you know for a fact how relevant it is to keep your tires in good shape by doing common tasks, one of which is by maintaining the right tire pressure. Proper pressure as well as alignment not only prolong the life of your tires, but also boost your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
- Give your car a weekly bath.
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Never think about washing your car as a time and effort-consuming chore. Just think about how bird droppings, dead bugs, road dirt, and chemicals could eventually penetrate onto your paint and strip away its luster over time. When washing, be sure to only use products especially formulated for cars, and not household washing detergents that could harm your paint.