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Few automotive issues are more frustrating than transmission troubles. 

Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your Land Rover continues to deliver the performance and luxury you expect. At Land Rover Tacoma, we understand the importance of proper service, which is why we offer a range of service specials to help you save on the care your vehicle needs. Our dealership, conveniently located in Fife, serves Land Rover owners from Tacoma, Puyallup, and the surrounding areas.

You are probably well aware of the fact that your oil has to be changed regularly. However, you may have been told some things about oil changes that are not true. For example, there is a myth circulating that says all motor oils are the same. 

As you prepare to go back to school, it is vital to confirm that your car is in good condition to avoid accidents, save on fuel, and avoid getting in trouble with law enforcers. Your friends at Land Rover Tacoma in Fife, WA have covered the parts of your car that you should pay attention to.

Here are spring car care tips from our team at Land Rover Tacoma in Fife, WA for your vehicle.

Check Your Tires

Colder weather causes the rubber on your tires to become stiffer and can accelerate the wear. 

Does the air in your vehicle appear to be dusty? Do you feel yourself sneezing when you’re driving? If so, your vehicle’s cabin filter may need to be replaced. Failure to replace the cabin filter periodically can result in harmful pollutants coming into your vehicle through the AC and heat vents. This can be very harmful to you and your passengers, especially if they already have respiratory issues. The cabin filter can be found under your dashboard.

If your engine oil appears to be very dark and dirty, it may be time to bring your vehicle to the…

Wheel alignments are an important part of any vehicle maintenance plan. You may have heard this service referred to as a front-end alignment or tire alignment as well. The purpose is to keep your tires pointing in the correct direction. As you can probably guess, being out of alignment can cause a number of problems. Here's what the Land Rover of Tacoma team thinks you should know about alignments.

An alignment is actually an adjustment to a vehicle's suspension and steering, which results in achieving the proper angle of your tires so that they are able to achieve…

Tire rotations are a critical part of vehicle maintenance that you can’t afford to ignore in Fife, WA. In order to help you understand the importance of this procedure, Land Rover of Tacoma is going to share details about the part this process plays in your vehicle’s health.

Engine overheating is a bore and an inconvenience. It's also no respecter of persons, happening to the best of us at one time or another. It isn't necessarily your fault. Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather is a recipe for engine overheating. 

There can be many issues that can cause you to have trouble starting your car. One of those issues is your battery. If you have problems starting your car, it is probably time to test its battery. Here are some tips our team at Land Rover of Tacoma in Fife, WA would like you to know about testing your car battery...