Brimell Toyota
5060 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 4N3
What is the purpose of correct wheel alignment? Correct wheel alignment ensures perfect contact of your tires with the road surface. What problems can occur? Impact with a pothole or curb can throw your wheels out of alignment, which can lead to uneven tire wear, poor steering control, and high fuel consumption. How is this corrected? Your Toyota-Certified technician will perform a wheel...
What is the fuel induction system? The fuel induction system brings in air from the outside, mixes it with fuel, and delivers both the air and fuel to your engine in the correct mixture. What problems occur in the fuel induction system? Carbon deposits can build up in the fuel induction system and restrict the airflow to the engine. Continued driving past the recommended service interval can...
If you’re looking for a new vehicle that can fit your budget and provide excellent value, you should try getting a Toyota. They’re high-quality cars, and the manufacturer offers generous deals and rebates to help ease buyers into their purchase. However, as a buyer, you can take these deals a step further by waiting for bigger promos. These are the most opportune moments of the year: 1. End of...
A Toyota is often a good and reliable car to own. However, the price of a new Toyota may not be within your budget. But that doesn’t mean you just give up on buying a car. After all, there are tons of used Toyota vehicles that still offer everything you would need in a car. But the stigma of buying used cars often deters people from making this choice. Well, we’re here to tell you that there...
Your Toyota’s engine has an intake air cleaner which contains an air filter element that prevents foreign materials such as dust and debris from entering the cylinders. If foreign materials make their way into the engine, they cause internal damage and premature wear. Whenever the engine is running, the air filter is removing and collecting foreign materials from the intake air and will...
What is the purpose of transfer case fluid? Transfer case fluid is designed to cool and lubricate all the transfer case components. What problems occur in transfer case fluid? Transfer case fluid deals with a high amount of heat that negatively affects its lubrication and coolant properties. Continued driving past the recommended service interval can lead to premature wearing and expensive...
What is a serpentine belt? Toyota vehicles are equipped with a serpentine belt, also known as a drive belt. By “snaking” around the various pulleys, both sides of a serpentine belt can grip and be used to drive components such as the alternator, power brakes, power steering pump, water pump, and air conditioning compressor. How long do serpentine belts last? Generally, serpentine belts last...
What is the purpose of antifreeze/coolant? Antifreeze/coolant is designed to keep your engine running at normal operating temperatures and to prevent freezing during the cold winter months. Why is an antifreeze/coolant replacement important? Over time and kilometers driven, your antifreeze/coolant loses its chemical properties and becomes contaminated with rust and scale deposits which reduces...
What is the purpose of a brake fluid? Brake fluid is responsible for moving the various components of your Toyota’s braking system and preventing corrosion within this system. Brake fluid operates under high temperatures and extremely high pressure. Without it, your vehicle would not be able to stop when you push your brake pedal. How long does brake fluid last? Brake fluid is hygroscopic,...
What is the purpose of spark plugs? Spark plugs supply the spark that ignites the air & fuel mixture, creating the explosion that makes your engine produce power. What problems occur with spark plugs? Spark plugs deal with a high amount of heat and contaminates that negatively affect their function. Continued driving past the recommended replacement interval can lead to difficult vehicle...
What are shocks & struts? The purpose of shocks & struts is to maximize your tires’ contact with the road, especially on poor road conditions and in severe braking situations. Toyota has optimized the design of their shocks & struts to handle most road conditions while providing a comfortable ride – although safety is always the primary concern. How long do shocks & struts last? Over 120,000...
What is a Brake Service? A Brake Service involves the inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of all the brake components. During the Brake Service, the Toyota Certified Technician will measure the brake pad thickness to ensure proper braking function. Why is a Brake Service important? Your brakes are the single most important safety component in your Toyota. Having a Brake Service every 12...
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