Toyota of Plano in the Community

For drivers striving to save a little money every time they fill up their tank, choosing a fuel-efficient car is just the first step. Toyota models are famous for their endurance between stops at the pump, but there are still practices drivers can incorporate into their daily driving to help save even more fuel.

Driving style is one of the biggest indicators of fuel use. Drivers who dart in and out of traffic, accelerate quickly at a green light and generally act aggressively will burn up to 33 percent more fuel than their more conservative counterparts. Drivers can also consult…

We're getting excited about summer getaways here at Toyota of Plano, and we know that one major aspect of getting away is transportation. If you and your loved ones plan to travel this summer, make sure you bring your car into our dealership for a service appointment to avoid car trouble on a fun and memorable trip.

Our onsite service center is here for you whenever your vehicle needs attention, especially after a long winter season. Before you hit the road, let our technicians take a look under your hood and make sure that everything is functioning at its…

Familiarize yourself with the things in your emergency roadside kit. Complete ready-made kits are for sale, or you can create a custom one.

Emergency roadside kits should contain a first aid box, reflective triangles, flares, and a flashlight with good batteries. If you have room, a small tool kit with household supplies may come in handy.

Some items to have in the first aid kit are sterile gauze, triangle bandage, sterile gloves, alcohol wipes, antibacterial ointment, and band-aids.

Triangles and flare alert oncoming drivers to trouble ahead. When a roadside emergency occurs...
 

Hydroplaning is a clear and constant danger to each and every motorist who drives in wet or stormy conditions. Hydroplaning occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the road surface and the tire treads. When this happens, drivers can experience sudden and acute loss of control of their vehicles.

Hydroplaning can be a scary experience, but there are easy ways to avoid it. During wet road conditions, hydroplaning can occur at 40-mph or greater, so drivers operating in such conditions should reduce speed to safe levels. Similarly, automatic drive assistance...

 

Looking at the abbreviations on the side of your tire can seem like too much information. With a little clarification, however, you can have the basic details needed to choose the right tire for your vehicle.

Periodically we like if you bring your vehicle in to Toyota Of Plano so that we can make sure that your vehicle is running efficiently and safely. This can include things like a routine oil change, topping off fluids like transmission fluid, oil and windshield wiper fluid or we can do things like change out your headlights and make sure you can see properly at night. Some people do the majority of their driving during the day and this is fine.

 

There is much to be said about those who are still following the 3,000 mile oil change myth that has been put into place several decades ago. These people are under the impression that by changing your oil, your vehicle will run more efficiently and thus not emit as many gases. In actuality, they aren't doing their vehicle any good. In fact, the 3,000 mile oil change myth has been debunked.

 

Did you know that by not having adequate tire tread depth on your tires you are increasing your chance at a blowout or an accident? Did you know that there are millions of drivers on the road who have inadequate tire tread depths on their tires and that while you are commuting to work that you are driving among them?

 

Changing the engine oil on your vehicle is an important maintenance process that you don't want to ignore. But you also don't want to do it too frequently either because there is no additional benefit to your engine for doing so, and you'll only spend more money doing that. Plus changing out oil that has to get disposed of more than necessary isn't good for the environment.

What Is The Correct Oil Change Interval?

Despite what an independent mechanic may tell you, you're usually able to go at least 5,000 miles between oil changes…

Replacing the windshield wipers and blades for the coming winter can save you both time and money throughout the cold months ahead. The standard wipers we use throughout the warmer months simply cannot handle the cold temperatures or the ice and snow that comes with them.

Standard wipers get frozen and hard and leave behind visually impairing streaks in their wake. These streaks make it almo