Make sure your set of wheels is tow-ready with these quick and easy tips and tricks from Toyota of Orlando!
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Towing Tips & Tricks
Finally, the Florida heat is giving us a break and cooling down, and you know what the means. The door for outdoor activities has widened! Camping, tailgating, picnics- we can finally enjoy all of these things without breaking a sweat. There is a catch to all of this though, these activities require more work and supplies. That being said, it is essential that your car or truck can tow all of your gear. So Toyota of Orlando is here give you the 411 on towing to make sure your Florida winter is an epic one.
Up to the challenge?
Not too fast there. Before any towing is done, you’ll want to make sure your Toyota is up for the challenge. If your vehicle isn’t properly prepared, you put yourself and others at risk of an accident. Here are the questions you need to ask yourself before you start towing:
Do you have the necessary equipment?
Your towing experience will be unsuccessful without the necessary equipment. Items such as a tow bar, tow hitch receiver, proper wiring for brake lights and turn signals are all essential to safe and proper towing.
Have your checked your fluids?
Your car will have to exert a lot more energy when it tows heavy equipment behind it. Hence why you must make sure your oil, coolant, and transmission fluids are all in good condition and at the proper levels.
Have you checked your tires?
Your tires need to be properly inflated and have adequate traction in order to pull loads correctly. Our technicians recommend inspecting your tires for signs of significant wearing before heavy towing. If you spot any damages bring your car to our Orlando service center to get them checked or replaced. We’ll make sure you have a smooth trip.
If you’re still having doubts about your judgment or inspecting skills our certified technicians can double check everything for you and give you the o-k!!
Safety is key
As driving while towing is trickier, you must always keep your head on the swivel and be extra aware of all that’s going on. Check out these tips to ensure your safety isn’t compromised when towing:
Feather the brake:
With extra weight on your car you’ll want to brake as slowly and early on as possible. Jerky and sudden braking can be disastrous since what’s towing behind doesn’t have its own set of brakes.
Change lanes with caution:
When towing we suggest keeping your lane changes to a minimum. However, when it’s necessary to change exercise extreme caution. You will need to allow yourself more space as something is connected to your vehicle and always use your turn signal.
Take turns wider than normal:
Allowing yourself more room when turning will minimize your chances of damaging your car and load. Also, make sure you are reducing your speed when turning.
Still not sure if your car is ready to tow? Let our professional techs take a look and we’ll make sure you’re prepared! We’re located at 3575 Vineland Road just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. See you soon!
Towing Tips & Tricks
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