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What's the Deal with the 3,000 Mile Oil Change

You better change your oil every 3,000 miles if not can damage your car, negate your warranty and helps the car run smoother. This message has been hammered into the heads of drivers for decades who heed the advice.

According to automakers, this advice is outdated by at least 10-15 years. They actually recommend 7,500 miles for an oil change under mild or normal driving because of better engines and better oil. Automakers won’t negate your warranty by following the correct oil change interval of 7,500 miles, and some cars can go further by utilizing high…

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Safety Sense and Star Safety Technology in the Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra is a hard-working pickup truck that comes standard with the Star Safety System. As the name suggests, the Traction Control maximizes traction on different surfaces. The Vehicle Stability Assist lowers the risk of a rollover on a hill or elevated road. This truck comes to a stop on demand when you apply the Brake Assist and Smart Stop.

The Safety Sense technology adds some accident-mitigation features to the Tundra. Cars and pedestrians that are ahead of you will be identified by the Pre-Collision System. This pickup truck also has a radar-powered cruise control system...

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How to Choose Between Salt, Sand, and Kitty Litter for Winter Traction

When you are driving in the winter, you need to have a way of helping your tires get over all kinds of surfaces. When your driveway is icy, you need to use something to give you traction on that icy surface. It is important for you to know how to pick between salt, sand, and kitty litter.

Kitty litter is something that is handy to use in those times when you are looking for something that will suck up the moisture around your tire. You can purchase a bucket of litter and keep it in your car. Salt is something…

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Why Winter Wiper Blades Are Important

With the cold winter days on fast approach, our team at Permian Toyota is here to offer a piece of vital advice for seasonal driving. Traditional wiper blades do a great job keeping windshields clear during warm months. However, winter weather with its snow and ice can be too much for them to handle. During this time winter wiper blades are the better choice.

Winter wiper blades have sturdier frames than traditional blades. This enables them to better handle the removal of snow, slush, and ice and keep the windshield clean and clear. Winter wiper blades are also made with…

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Buying An SUV: A Great Car Decision

You're in the market for a new vehicle, and there are so many to choose from these days. You really should think about what you're looking for in a new vehicle before you can make your selection. One of the best options available are SUVs. Growing in popularity every year, SUVs deliver benefits you won't get from other vehicles.
 

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Big, Brawny and Brilliant: Say Hello to the 2017 Toyota Avalon

Might you be in the market for a full-size sedan? Well, if so, we here at Permian Toyota believe you should save a space on your short list for ours, the 2017 Avalon.

And why, exactly, is that?

We'll let the industry experts at Edmunds tell it; their assessment of the Avalon is as follows:

It seems to us that the Japanese automaker was hell-bent on going all-out for the Avalon's base trim, the XLE.

Standard amenities on this iteration include 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone auto climate control, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated front seats…

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Adventure Is On The Way: Meet the Newest Toyota RAV4 Model

Crossover SUVs are the perfect type of vehicle to take on an adventure, but not every one is the same. Across, and even within brands, there are many differences when it comes to crossover abilities. Today, we introduce to you the all-new 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. For anyone interested in taking the road less-travelled (maybe with a couple of dogs, kids, or bikes in tow) this may be your perfect vehicle.

 

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Toyota Did its Part to Support Black History Month

Toyota partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) to celebrate Black History Month, and to help raise awareness about the country’s historical African-American treasures.

The road show to three states consisted of once in a lifetime tours of Madam C.J. Walker’s mansion, Villa Lewaro, Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Harlem, and finished with an excursion to the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened its doors last September.

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Toyota Camry is the Winner in J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has a lot to be proud of. It ranked third overall and received the highest scores among non-premium brands in the 2017 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). The powerhouse Japanese auto brand also took home seven out of 18 segment awards.

However, the real winner was the Toyota Camry. Hailed as the Most Dependable Vehicle Overall, out of 100 vehicles, the Camry reported the lowest average number of problems.

Other Toyotas applauded by the review included...

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