Toyota Corolla Maintenance Schedule

You’re likely years away from encountering problems with your new Toyota Corolla, but did you know that routine maintenance can keep extend the life of your car and help it retain its value over time?

Here at Daytona Toyota, we understand what your car means to you. For customers in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast, we’ve put together a handy Toyota Corolla maintenance schedule, so you can stay on top of what’s needed to keep your vehicle in the best possible shape. Don't forget to schedule a service appointment with us when you're ready!

Minor Servicing-Six Months

At the six-month mark, your vehicle will begin to need replacements of some minor components and fluids, as well as some minor maintenance.

At this time, you should check for any campaigns and recalls involving your Toyota Corolla, replace the engine oil and oil filter, replace the drain plug gasket, and set your tire pressure.

It’s also recommended that you reset your maintenance reminder light, rotate your tires, and do a visual check of your wiper blades, brake linings and drums, and your exterior light bulbs. This is also a good time to do a visual inspection of your vehicle and make note of any issues, and check your fluid levels.

Intermediate Servicing-Eighteen Months

At eighteen months, you’ll need another routine replacement of your engine oil and oil filter, and your drain plug gasket. It’s also a good time to set your tire pressure, reset your maintenance reminder light, check your fluid levels, and rotate your tires.

 

In addition to your visual inspection of your wiper blades, brakes, and exterior lights, you should also inspect your ball joints, cooling system, exhaust system, and steering and suspension components. Any issues should be addressed by a service technician.

Major Servicing-Three Years

At three years, your vehicle will need more thorough inspections of its major systems and components. In addition to checking your brakes, fluids, exhaust system, steering and suspension components, exterior lights, tires, and wiper blades, you’ll also need to check your ball joints, cooling system, ignition wires, drive axle boots, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses, and your radiator and condenser.

It’s also time for an oil and oil filter change, a replacement drain plug gasket, a replacement cabin air filter, replacement spark plugs, and a replacement engine air filter.

Extreme Driving Conditions

Certain conditions shorten the life of specific vehicle parts or require more frequent fluid or filter changes.

Heavy traffic, dirt roads, and dusty or desert climates typically cause the cabin air filter to be replaced more frequently. If you experience reduced air flow from the heating or air-conditioning systems, you likely need a cabin air filter replacement.

The low-speed driving, traffic congestion, stop-and-go driving, or excessive idling that’s common with taxi services, delivery services, or police use shortens the life of the engine oil and air filter. If you use your car for similar purposes, consider more frequent replacements of your engine oil and air filter.

Schedule your Service Appointment at Daytona Toyota

Routine maintenance is incredibly important for maintaining the safety and performance of your Toyota Corolla, but it also helps it keep its value when it comes time for resale or trade. It’s important to stick to the routine Toyota Corolla maintenance schedule, as well as keeping accurate service records to document its history.

Toyota Corolla drivers in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast, FL can call or visit Daytona Toyota to speak with our friendly service technicians and schedule a service appointment.