One thing that comes up in every car buyer's mind is the amount of maintenance it will take to keep your new car running smoothly. This is an important topic to discuss, especially if your new to the electric car buying world. Toyota of N Charlotte has a team of expert technicians that are here to give you service tips for your new electric car. Let’s take a look at what you will need to keep in mind after your exciting new Toyota EV purchase.
What to Expect When Maintaining A Toyota Electric Car
Like all vehicles, your new Charlotte Toyota will require some basic maintenance. What you may not know is that unlike a typical internal combustion engine your electric car does not need oil changes, gas filters, spark plug replacements, and more! Your vehicle will still require wiper blade fluid, new air filters and wiper blades, and coolant among other routine electric car maintenance. Here is a breakdown of what your Charlotte Toyota will need for maximum performance.
Your Charlotte Toyota Maintenance Breakdown
Every 30 days your electric car will need the following:
Tire Pressure Check
Inspection of tire wear and tear
Check to see if the windshield wiper fluid is too low and needs refilled
Every 7,500 miles your Charlotte Toyota will need:
Check your coolant level as it relates to your battery’s performance
Get a tire rotation
Make sure your car’s brakes, suspension, steering, and chases components are free from wear and tear.
Check the light bulbs on the exterior of the car, power steering, and drive shafts.
Take a look at the cabin heater, charger modules, accessory power, and power
At 15,000 miles you should be replacing:
Your new Charlotte Toyota will need it’s windshield wiper blades replaced. If you notice wear or the your visibility during inclimate weather you should replace your Charlotte Toyota’s wipers as soon as you can.
Every 36,000 you will need to:
It’s important to replace your electric car’s air filter, no matter what type of car you drive.
At 75,000 miles it’s important to have your Charlotte Toyota serviced with:
The suspension gas struts should be replaced
Bring your vehicle in so our N Charlotte Toyota techs can drain and service your
vehicle's coolant circuits.
Now that we have routine maintenance covered our N Charlotte car service techs want you to know all about your car battery maintenance. This is one of the most important aspects of your car because it is what drives your vehicle (literally). Your electric car will come with a warranty which is typically for eighth years or 100,000 miles. This means that after whichever comes first the warranty may expire. Over time, the electric car battery can lose it’s range, however it should still perform generally at 90% health. However, if your Charlotte Toyota’s car battery does need to be replaced our technicians are here to help and offer the best solution for your situation; whether it be a battery replacement that can cost up to $5000 or a new electric car!
Electric car maintenance does have a lot of factors, however our N Charlotte Toyota technicians have the answers! If you have questions please do not hesitate to give us a call at (704) 659-2025. You can also give us a visit! We’re open seven days a week aat 13429 Statesville Road right off the exit 23 on I-77 in Huntsville.
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