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Rugged and spacious, the Toyota Land Cruiser has proven a popular family SUV because it boasts room for up to eight adults in three comfortable rows. It also protects its riders with a host of safety features.

To prevent accidents, the standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection uses the in-vehicle camera and radar to monitor frontal hits with another vehicle or person. If that’s a possibility it issues warnings and may automatically engage braking to reduce your speed. The Blind Spot Monitor...

 

In the market for a new minivan but don’t want to sacrifice comfort or convenience? Look no further than the 2018 Toyota Sienna, below are two features that make it one of the most popular in its class:

• Power Liftgate- The 2018 Toyota Sienna comes with an available power liftgate making accessing your cargo as easy as the push of a button. This feature allows you to access the liftgate with your key fob making opening and closing easy and convenient 
• Split and Stow 3rd Row Seat- The 2018 Toyota Sienna comes with an available third-row seat than can…

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.

 

Horsepower is a basic unit of power, abbreviated as hp. It has a variety of definitions for different applications. In layman’s language, it can be explained as the power that a horse gives when pulling or the rate at which work is done. In technical terms, it has two commonly used definitions; metric horsepower and mechanical/imperial horsepower.

At Toyota Of Plano, we appreciate all the life-changes customers go through. When your family starts to expand, it may be time to upgrade to an SUV. SUVs are ideal for small and large families because they provide space, comfort, and a 4-wheel drive. Drive systems are often overlooked when choosing a vehicle, but here at Toyota Of Plano, we believe it is important to know the advantages they bring.

• Hauling and towing. Families come with a lot of baggage. Luckily, 4-wheel drive is ideal for carrying anything. Whether it be luggage, groceries, bikes, or boxes.
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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