Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Thank you Joseph for the amazing review! We really appreciate it.
"I would recommend this dealership to anyone for new and used car shopping as well as having their current car serviced."- Joseph P.
Click here to see what he and others have to say about us.Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Toyota FT-86 Open Concept would make a mighty fine droptop FR-S
There's nothing wrong with going topless. And Toyota is proving that its FT-86 (read: Scion FR-S/Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ)
coupe is just as excellent with its roof removed. It may only be a
concept, but this FT-86 Open previews a new droptop from the Japanese
automaker to round out the Toyobaru sports car family. We're finally
getting the chance to see the open-air FT-86 in person here at the Geneva Motor Show, and we're already yearning to take it canyon-carving.
Interestingly, the FT-86 retains the Toyota coupe's two-plus-two seating arrangement (we'd prefer a proper roadster setup here), but things still look good for this droptop two-door. We'll be curious to see how the car looks with its folding soft top in place (operated by fancy-shmancy electronics, by the way).
As for production intent, rumors have been flying about a production Scion FR-S convertible, but until we hear it directly from Toyota. Consider our hopes in check but our fingers crossed.
Courtesy of Auto Blog
Interestingly, the FT-86 retains the Toyota coupe's two-plus-two seating arrangement (we'd prefer a proper roadster setup here), but things still look good for this droptop two-door. We'll be curious to see how the car looks with its folding soft top in place (operated by fancy-shmancy electronics, by the way).
As for production intent, rumors have been flying about a production Scion FR-S convertible, but until we hear it directly from Toyota. Consider our hopes in check but our fingers crossed.
Courtesy of Auto Blog
Monday, March 4, 2013
Spring Cleaning Check List
Oil Change
· Remove oil filler cap on top of engine
· Put oil pan under drain plug
· Remove drain plug and oil filter
· Drain oil into pan
· Transfer oil and used filter into proper recycling containers
· Replace copper crush gasket on drain plug and install plug
· Fill new filter with fresh oil and smear a thin layer of oil on rubber gasket on filter
· Install filter
· Fill engine with proper amount of oil
· Recycle used oil
· Remove oil filler cap on top of engine
· Put oil pan under drain plug
· Remove drain plug and oil filter
· Drain oil into pan
· Transfer oil and used filter into proper recycling containers
· Replace copper crush gasket on drain plug and install plug
· Fill new filter with fresh oil and smear a thin layer of oil on rubber gasket on filter
· Install filter
· Fill engine with proper amount of oil
· Recycle used oil
Cooling system
· Remove radiator cap
· Inspect condition of radiator's interior to determine if it needs flushing
· Test anti-freeze with test strips or ratio gauge
· Replace or top-off antifreeze as necessary
· Refill overflow reservoir as directed by owner's manual
· Recycle used fluids
· Remove radiator cap
· Inspect condition of radiator's interior to determine if it needs flushing
· Test anti-freeze with test strips or ratio gauge
· Replace or top-off antifreeze as necessary
· Refill overflow reservoir as directed by owner's manual
· Recycle used fluids
Brake and Power steering System
· Clean lid and around opening of each reservoir
· Remove lid
· Inspect fluid for color
· Test fluid with test strip or boiling point test
· Flush or bleed system as necessary (if this step is necessary, we suggest towing your vehicle to a shop and letting a professional do it.)
· Replace or top off fluid as necessary
· Recycle used fluids
· Clean lid and around opening of each reservoir
· Remove lid
· Inspect fluid for color
· Test fluid with test strip or boiling point test
· Flush or bleed system as necessary (if this step is necessary, we suggest towing your vehicle to a shop and letting a professional do it.)
· Replace or top off fluid as necessary
· Recycle used fluids
Belts and Hoses
· Inspect condition of hoses and replace as necessary
· Inspect condition of all belts and replace as necessary
· Inspect condition of hoses and replace as necessary
· Inspect condition of all belts and replace as necessary
Fuel system
· Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank
· Add fuel to top off tank
· Replace cap
· Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank
· Add fuel to top off tank
· Replace cap
Charging system
· Test battery for charge
· Replace battery if necessary; if not, then...
· Clean both terminals and top of battery
· Disable ignition system
· Crank over engine without actually starting for 30 seconds
· Enable ignition
· Open all doors of garage
· "Gentlemen, start your engines!"
· Test battery for charge
· Replace battery if necessary; if not, then...
· Clean both terminals and top of battery
· Disable ignition system
· Crank over engine without actually starting for 30 seconds
· Enable ignition
· Open all doors of garage
· "Gentlemen, start your engines!"
First Drive
· Re-inspect for leaks from oil cap, dip stick, and plug; coolant from hoses, etc.
· Check to ensure all lights, gauges, and systems are operational
· Check automatic transmission fluid for color and amount
· Add or replace as necessary
· Make first several stops slowly and deliberately early
· Take a cell phone or a quarter with you and enjoy the drive The bath
· Park the vehicle in a shady area
· Hose off the entire vehicle
· Wash vehicle from top down with sudsy water
· If you have a convertible or cloth top, scrub with proper cleaner
· Rinse a section at a time as you go
· Dry with many soft, terry towels
· Once dry, use a magnifying device to access the condition of the paint
· Re-inspect for leaks from oil cap, dip stick, and plug; coolant from hoses, etc.
· Check to ensure all lights, gauges, and systems are operational
· Check automatic transmission fluid for color and amount
· Add or replace as necessary
· Make first several stops slowly and deliberately early
· Take a cell phone or a quarter with you and enjoy the drive The bath
· Park the vehicle in a shady area
· Hose off the entire vehicle
· Wash vehicle from top down with sudsy water
· If you have a convertible or cloth top, scrub with proper cleaner
· Rinse a section at a time as you go
· Dry with many soft, terry towels
· Once dry, use a magnifying device to access the condition of the paint
The real cleaning
· Use a clay bar or paint cleaner as required by the condition of the surface (clear coat or otherwise)
· Remember to begin with the least abrasive products and progress as necessary and follow directions Polish away
· Apply paint sealer/glaze/polish and follow directions
· Use a clay bar or paint cleaner as required by the condition of the surface (clear coat or otherwise)
· Remember to begin with the least abrasive products and progress as necessary and follow directions Polish away
· Apply paint sealer/glaze/polish and follow directions
Finish line
· Apply wax and follow directions
· If you desire, apply tire dressing
· Enjoy your drive and Hope it doesn't rain!
· Apply wax and follow directions
· If you desire, apply tire dressing
· Enjoy your drive and Hope it doesn't rain!
Courtesy of MotorTrend
Friday, March 1, 2013
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