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Being a car owner comes with a lot of responsibilities including routine maintenance and upkeep. In order to keep your car safe and running for a long time, you need to make sure you have systems like the exhaust checked. Below are some potential exhaust and muffler problems that can occur:

• Rust- One of the most common and biggest problems that occur with the exhaust system and muffler is rust. This is especially true if you live in areas that get a lot of snow and roads are treated with salt, this salt will inevitably end up on...

Having a flat tire can almost ruin your day. So, when is the last time you checked your spare tire? Are you aware which type of spare tire you have? You want to know the difference in order to be prepared. You also want to inspect your spare tire for proper inflation when you need it.

The main difference in a temporary spare tire and a full-size spare tire is the weight. If you have a temporary tire which many people call a “donut”, then you should not plan to drive long distances after you’ve changed the flat tire…

Most cars today come with a timing belt, which is a very important component of the engine. The timing belt is a thick rubber belt that help the camshaft and the crankshaft turn in synchronicity. When these two parts work together, the engine can run without causing damage.

When a timing belt breaks, it can be bad news for your car. At best the car will stop running, and at worst it can cause damage to your engine. This is why it is very important to replace your timing belt before it breaks. Be sure to check your owner's…

When you are shopping for car parts in Missoula, make sure that you find someone who will set you up with all of the parts that you need. Make sure that you rely on those who will set you up with the exact parts that will work for your car and all that needs to be done on it.

• Trust our dealership to provide you with the best quality parts. We have access to such parts, and we can get them to you.
• Trust our dealership to make sure that you are happy with the parts that we give to…

Many of us never think about the thousands of components in our vehicles, and how they’re each necessary for the welfare of our trucks, SUVs, big rigs, and other wheeled motor vehicles.

Just because they don’t often come to mind, however, doesn’t undermine their true necessity. Without these many fluids, our vehicles would be proverbial toast. Here’s some valuable info about a few of them.

Just as traffic lights communicate how to navigate the road, your dashboard lights are a communication tool to help you navigate your car. They tell you when the car mechanical and system functions are operational, when they need to be checked out and when there are serious problems and safety issues. How they do this is by using a system of hieroglyphics (pictorial symbols) and colored lights. These vary with the model and make of your car.

Colors also indicate the seriousness of the problem. A green or blue light show that your functions are active and working well.

Car maintenance and repairs are proving to be inevitable hassles in our lives. A significant number of car owners and drivers are well acquainted that vehicles need maximum care to enable it to run smoothly for as long as possible. However, when it comes a time for repair, the question that stands is where should you take your vehicle? To local mechanic or here to our dealership? We at Lithia Toyota of Missoula are here to help you understand why our dealership is the best place possible to service your ride.

 

 

When your Toyota from Lithia Toyota of Missoula needs new tires, there's no need to take it to an expensive tire shop. You can bring right back to the dealership for service from the professionals who know your Toyota best.

With Tire and Wheel Protection, we'll replace your tire if it's damaged by eligible road hazards. Ask your dealer for more information. pic.twitter.com/Kb8bqF5Xda

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) April 11, 2017

When the seasons change it is time to change your tires. Your tires play an incredibly important role in keeping your car steady and connected to the road. With the winter season still in full swing it is never too late to get snow tires to help keep you safe. If you are looking for a new set of winter tires come on over the service center at Lithia Toyota of Missoula!

The benefits of having snow tires far outweighs the benefits of not having snow tires. With snow tires you have much more grip on snow and ice than…

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

You might think a truck with a million miles on the odometer would be

1. A million years old
2. Have none of its original parts left
3. Completely worthless

But you'd be wrong on all counts! Toyota owner Victor Sheppard of Louisiana racked up over a million miles in nine years on his 2007 Toyota Tundra, driving an average of 125,000 miles each year.

The miracle-machine still has the original engine, transmission, and paint job that it rolled off…