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Weekly Car Tip: Regular Oil Changes

Hillary Wing
Oil changes are necessary to ensure the proper performance of a car's engine. An oil change involves installing a new engine oil filter, as well as draining old engine oil and replacing it with fresh, clean oil. There are several benefits to doing this on a regular basis.

Oil changes help to keep car engines clean and running smooth. As an engine operates, debris particles can flake off from various internal engine parts and…
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KBB.com Names Prius V and Avalon 'Best Family Cars of 2013'

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Kelley Blue Book has released its Top 10 list of Best Family Cars and the Toyota Prius V and Avalon made the 2013 list.

Prius V ranked third.  KBB.com editors selected the Prius V because it comes "jam-packed with all the Prius-ness you crave while also offering roughly 50 percent more cargo space." 

Avalon came in sixth place for scoring high in areas like safety, roominess, comfort and value.  Editors thought the fully redesigned Avalon can now add "high style" to its list of highlights.  KBB said, "In addition, laudable fuel economy coupled with an exemplary reputation for reliability…
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Weekly Car Tip: Flush Your Coolant

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As older coolant runs through your vehicle, the more stress is placed on your radiator and your engine begins to run hotter than normal.  Mineral deposits also build up under your vehicle's hood, effectively reducing your vehicle's overall performance. Prolonged use of bad coolant can also result to radiator damage, requiring you to replace your radiator sooner than you actually have to.  New coolant acts as a lubricator, keeping seals and gaskets lubed…
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We Don't Know When or Where, but 2014 Toyota Corolla Will Debut before LA Auto Show

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The time surrounding major auto shows is always exciting, but do you know what's even more thrilling?  A secret reveal of one of our favorite cars.  This is exactly what we can expect for the 2014 Toyota Corolla.  The Japanese automaker has confirmed that it will be released ahead of the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, but it won't reveal when or where it would make its big debut.  For now, all we know is that it will be somewhere in the U.S. and we cannot wait to see what this major redesign will bring to this…

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Weekly Car Tip: Protecting Your Interior from the Sun

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Sun damage can cause your car's interior to fade, crack, and peel which will only age it before it's time.  There are several simple ways to alleviate this problem.   Obviously, whenever possible it is best to park a car in a shaded area to prevent sun damage.  Window tints and sunshades  are a front line defense by diffusing or blocking the sun's damaging UV rays. You can also take it a step further by applying an interior UV protectant to the vehicle's leather and plastic surfaces.  Seat covers may also be used to protect the car…
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Toyota RAV4 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

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The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has earned the Top Safety Pick Award for good performance from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  The IIHS noted Toyota improved the RAV4's roof structure to earn a good rating for rollover protection.

With 13 segment award recipients, Toyota has more 2013 Top Safety Picks than any other automotive brand.  Both Lexus and Scion each have four Top Safety Pick winners on the list. 

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Rutledge Wood Takes Celebrity Title at Toyota Race

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If you've been keeping up with the Marion Toyota blog the past few weeks, then you know that some of our favorite cars and drivers have been doing extremely well at speedways all over the country, from Matt Kenseth's Camry winning at the Kansas Speedway to Kyle Busch taking top honors in Fort Worth.  Today we'd like to share big news from the automaker's Pro/Celebrity Race, where $5,000 is donated to "Racing for Kids" on behalf of each participant and the winner is given an additional $5,000 to donate to the charity of…

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