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Fresh motor oil is vital for the health of your car's engine. Most drivers should never go more than six months without having an oil change. If you neglect to refresh your oil on time, your engine is at risk of overheating and seizing up. Let's take a look at the various benefits provided when you routinely change oil at your local Toyota dealership. The Importance of Regular Oil Changes for Your Toyota Protect Your Engine From Wear and Tear The most important function of motor oil is to lubricate the many moving parts inside your car's engine. This reduces both friction and heat, minimizing wear and tear. But as motor oil ages, it can start to degrade, which lessens its ability to lubricate properly. This can rapidly lead to excessive wear and tear and even overheating, which can destroy a car's engine. Improve Your Car's Fuel Efficiency When friction is at a minimum due to high-quality motor oil, the engine generates power more efficiently. When you keep things working in this optimal condition, you maximize gas mileage. If you ever neglect to care for your engine and motor oil, however, you may soon find your monthly gas expense climbing upward. Extend the Longevity of Your Engine and Car Motor oil also cleans away dirt, debris, metal fragments, and other contaminants inside the engine. By both keeping the engine clean and minimizing friction, motor oil combats the primary causes of engine deterioration. In this way, your oil keeps your engine healthy and fully functional for longer. Boost the Resale Value of Your Vehicle When considering a used car purchase, buyers are extremely interested in the maintenance history of the vehicle. If you can show potential buyers that you've never missed a scheduled oil maintenance visit, the buyer will know that the car's engine is still in excellent shape and you'll be able to claim a higher price. How Often To Have Oil Refreshed at Your Toyota Dealership Modern synthetic motor oil tends to last from 7,500 to 10,000 miles. Therefore, it's generally recommended for most drivers to have their oil refreshed every six months. However, if your car experiences more severe driving conditions than usual, consider having your oil refreshed more frequently than this. Severe driving conditions would include regularly using dusty, sandy, or salty roads, towing large trailers, heavy urban traffic, and multiple short trips of under five miles. Visit Pedersen Toyota in Fort Collins, CO, today to have your oil promptly changed by friendly, professional technicians. We're a local family-owned dealership that's been diligently providing for the automotive needs of the region's drivers for over 50 years.

The Toyota Corolla is a sleek hatchback that's great for individuals or small families. As your trusted Toyota dealership, we're breaking down some of the most notable features of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Revealing the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback At Your Nearest Toyota Dealership Engine Power The new Corolla Hatchback comes with a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine. Paired with Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission, this engine delivers 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. Tech Features The 2024 Corolla Hatchback comes equipped with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen that features wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM radio. When you purchase a new Corolla Hatchback, you'll have access to a 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM radio for all your favorite music. You'll also have access to a 3 GB trial subscription for AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot capability. This is a 30-day trial that turns your car into a mobile hotspot, providing an internet connection for multiple devices within your vehicle. Integrated Streaming with Apple Music and Amazon Music are compatible with this Wi-Fi connection for a separate subscription cost. Safety Function The new Toyota Corolla Hatchback has built-in Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a comprehensive package that uses assistive driving to reduce the risk of accidents. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Lane Tracing Assist Road Sign Assist Automatic High Beams Proactive Driving Assist The 2024 Corolla also comes with a 10-year trial subscription to Toyota Safety Connect. Safety Connect includes an Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance feature, Automatic Collision Notification, and the Stolen Vehicle Locator feature. These functions are 4G network dependent and a subscription is required once your trial period ends. Exterior Elements The new Corolla Hatchback has a stylish appearance with smooth contours that make it stand out on the road. The LED headlights, taillights, and Daytime Running Lights keep your route visible for journeys at all hours, while the Automatic High Beams adjust according to surrounding traffic conditions. Other noteworthy exterior features include the Gloss-Black front upper grille surround, color-keyed rear spoiler, and roof-mounted shark-fin antenna. Interior Design The Toyota Corolla Hatchback has a premium leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with Multi-Information Display and Bluetooth hands-free phone and voice-command controls. The interior includes a Fabric sport 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat. ​Your passengers can remain comfortable during road trips thanks to the 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrests and cup holders. Are you interested in the Toyota Corolla for your family? This is a sleek car with impressive features, but the best way to know how you like it is by taking it for a test drive. Call Pedersen Toyota in Fort Collins, CO to find out more about our available models.

The Toyota Grand Highlander is big. It's got the interior space and cargo capacity to take you, your family, and everything you need wherever you want to go. As your Toyota dealership, we want to take you on a trip inside the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander so you can see how it will make your family adventures even more enjoyable. From Your Toyota Dealership: Meet the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Engine and Transmission Let's take a peek under the hood. The Grand Highlander gives you a choice between a gasoline engine or a hybrid powertrain. If you choose a gasoline engine, you are rewarded with a turbocharged 2.4L 4-cyl 16-valve engine that produces 265 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. It's powerful enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, and quiet enough to almost forget it's running. If you prefer the hybrid option, you can choose between a 2.4L and a 2.5L engine. The turbocharged 2.5L 16-valve has direct injection and produces 245 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged 2.4L option has 4 cylinders and 16 valves and provides you with 362 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. FWD is standard for hybrid and non-hybrid trims, but you can also choose AWD if you prefer. Towing Towing is a breeze with the Grand Highlander when you add a trailer ball. The hybrid powertrain can easily tow up to 3,500 lbs, while the non-hybrid powertrain takes this even further to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity. Interior Space The Grand Highlander has three seat rows and can comfortably seat eight people. You also have the option to swap the second-row bench seat for two captain's chairs, allowing you even easier access to the third row. Front seating provides 41.5" of headroom and 41.7" of legroom. Second-row passengers can look forward to 40.2" of headroom and 39.5" of legroom. We all know that rear seating can seem cramped in some vehicles, but not in your Grand Highlander. Third-row passengers have enough space to stretch out with 37.2" of headroom and 33.5" of legroom. Cargo Capacity You've got the family in their seats, but what about the luggage? If all three seat rows are occupied, you have 20.6 cubic feet of space in the trunk. This extends to 57.9 cubic feet with the third row folded, and to a huge 97.5 cubic feet of space if you fold down the second seat row. Safety Features Toyota prioritizes your safety, and every Grand Highlander has the Toyota Safety Sense system installed. This system gives you road sign assist, land departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and proactive driving assistance. To fully appreciate everything the Grand Highlander has to offer, you need to get behind the wheel. Book a test drive with us today at Pedersen Toyota in Fort Collins, CO.

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is now available at your family-owned Colorado Toyota dealership. At Pedersen Toyota we are excited to introduce this new Toyota crossover which brings style, efficiency, and versatility together in one compact SUV package. Experience the Future: Test Drive the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid at Your Toyota Dealership The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid made its debut early in the year as an all-around easy drive with generous cargo space and efficient fuel usage. As the name makes clear, this crossover is based on Toyota's Corolla sedan but offers a sportier, more spacious SUV-like feel while still claiming the top spot as Toyota's smallest sports vehicle. Let's dive into some of this model's great features. It's Performance Ready The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gas engine and electric system seamlessly drive all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission for a combined 196 hp and a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. Sport-tuned suspension and hydraulic shock absorbers, added to an extra 8" of higher ground clearance, make for a more comfortable drive and a better view. The 5-passenger crossover also has a cargo volume of 21.5 cubic feet with a 60/40-split fold-down second row, for even greater storage. It's Eco-Conscious and Planet-Friendly The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid beats out its competitors, with a manufacturer estimated 42 combined MPG. Superior economy for an all-wheel drive SUV makes for fewer emissions and a happier conscience for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint. It's Technologically Advanced The 2024 model comes with an 8-inch multi-media display and six speakers. The easy-to-use touchscreen interface makes it possible to quickly navigate through system controls as well as connect wirelessly with your favorite devices using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. It's Equipped for Safety This vehicle packs 9 airbags for increased driver and passenger safety as well as a host of built-in safety features, such as: Backup camera Automatic high beams Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Electronic Brake-force Distribution It's Committed to Quality The ToyotaCare plan comes with every new Corolla Cross Hybrid. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, it covers all factory scheduled maintenance. It also provides 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 2 years, for an unlimited number of miles. The rest of the excellent warranties provided for this vehicle include: Hybrid System Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles Corrosion/Perforation: 5 years (unlimited miles) Powertrain: 5 years or 60,000 miles Restraint Systems: 5 years or 60,000 miles Basic Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles All great reasons to get behind the wheel of this new release as soon as possible. At our dealership, we give you one more reason. We make the whole process of finding and acquiring your next vehicle easy. Visit Pedersen Toyota in Fort Collins, CO today to test drive your new 2024 Toyota.