Maintenance Tips for High Mileage Vehicles in Hempstead, NY
Has your car clocked 80,000 miles on its odometer yet? If so, then that means you’ve got a high-mileage vehicle on your hands. While maintenance is important for every model, it’s especially vital to stay on top of your regular service intervals with cars that are older. Learn how you can do this from our expert technicians at Millennium Toyota!
Oil Changes
Despite being one of the most basic forms of vehicle maintenance, oil changes are also one of the most effective ways of keeping your car in good condition. For a high-mileage vehicle, you’ll want to somewhat increase the frequency at which you seek out this service. This is primarily because the engine of your car will be more prone to experience issues as it ages, especially if you plan on continuing your regular trips to Kennedy Memorial Park. The last thing you want is for engine trouble to arise, as this can sometimes result in damage that’s irreparable in an older vehicle.
Brake and Transmission Fluid
While oil is incredibly important, it isn’t the only liquid that you need to manage in your car. Brake and transmission fluids are both responsible for ensuring that their respective systems function properly. The more time you spend driving on Route 24, the more you’ll use up both of these components as time goes on. Eventually, you may experience your vehicle struggling to slow down and accelerate smoothly. When this occurs, it’s best to come to our Service Department, because we have technicians or are particularly knowledgeable when it comes to working with high-mileage vehicles.
Battery Care
A working car battery is arguably the most vital part of your vehicle’s performance, as it powers every component. Typically, the power cell can last for three to five years, but remember that like most other vehicle parts, it can vary depending on your driving habits. If you’re frequently leaving your vehicle out in frigid temperatures and not driving it often, then there’s a strong chance of the battery dying sooner than you might anticipate. To avoid this, try keeping your vehicle indoors in a warm environment. However, if you start noticing that its headlights are dim at night and the ignition takes longer to activate, then it might be time to visit our Service Department. For further tips on how to maintain your high-mileage vehicle, contact us!
How Can You Tell When a Battery is Failing?
- Both dim headlights and an ignition that's slow to start can indicate a failing car battery.
Service Hours
516-505-0800
| Monday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dealership Information
Testimonials
“ Great place and the sales manager was a very nice and understanding person ”
“ A+ ”
“ Got my toyota Rav 4 with Aileen. Carlos and Colby assisted with the process and they are both great managers to work with. Great customer service all around. My only real complaint is that the financial office was pushing a lot of unnecessary expenses on me, but I did end up getting the best possible deal at the end of the day. Very happy with my first car! ”
“ The service to my car was excellent but the Lady who help me wasn’t very nice to my wife. So rude to answer questions, her face was so mad every time. (Stephanie Rivera) ”
“ It was an overall good experience ”
“ The service is really good and complete, the staff is really nice and helpful ”
“ Good service department ! Quick oil change and recommend serving ”
“ Took my 2022 Gr Supra and they did a great job fixing my leaking gasket cap 🙏🏻 ”
“ Very professional staff 👏 👌 👍 thank you ”
“ Always a pleasure Everyone is very professional and courteous ”
“ Service was Friendly and efficient . ”
“ (Translated by Google) Angie provided excellent service. She was very kind, professional, and always willing to help. She made the whole process easy and quick. Highly recommended! (Original) Excelente atención de Angie. Muy amable, profesional y siempre dispuesta a ayudar. Hizo que todo el proceso fuera fácil y rápido muy recomendado! ”
“ I’m really exciting and happy… Angie was my Sales Person.. she’s so sweet and professional employer. Definitely recommendation to everyone💯 ”
“ Great service ”
“ A great experience ”
“ The Sales staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable I couldn’t be happier with their patience and caring of both me and my new vehicle!!! 5 STARS IN MY BOOK! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ”
“ Edjar and Angey thank you my boy made me win a new tv from the raffle, and angey sold me the car. Thank you very much great service. ”
“ Dont buy a car before seeing their huge selections, it not a dealership, its a carland. Ask for Angie, she did a great job to show us many cars and helped us greatly on our search, I definitely recommend them. ”
“ I recommend Angie, she is very helpful and professional. ”
“ I had a positive experience purchasing my Tacoma here. My truck is somewhat of a unicorn: a manual TRD Off Road with the premium package. I drove from Boston to Long Island to get it because of this. The truck was slightly used and had a few niggles that were probably out of anyone’s control. Millennium stood by it and solved all the issues, giving me a brand-new loaner Tacoma while I waited (that they let me take back to Massachusetts, and keep for two weeks until I had time to go back to Long Island). Shoutouts to sales managers Edgar and Mauricio for making sure I was taken care of and to saleswoman Tiffany for offering a smooth buying experience and being extremely knowledgeable about the Tacoma. ”
“ Excellent service by Zeeshan ”
“ Chantal was very helpful. Car looked great. They have payment plan options which was very helpful ”
“ A good spot to relax as you wait for service to finish ”
“ Great customer service Car was ready on time ”
“ Had a Saturday 3 pm appointment. I was told service would be done no later than 1.5 hours. Well to my surprise, 45 minutes later it was complete. I hadn’t even finished the free hot chocolate they served ”
“ Millennium Toyota service department absolutely delivers! Chantal Andrews, Service Advisor is always so very helpful, knowledgeable, professional and all with a smile. Strongly recommend this dealership for all of your vehicle service needs! Stop by today and see for yourself. And if you are in the market for parts, Leif is the person to help you, he hones his craft & delivers superior service. ”
“ Thank you to Jennifer and Haithham for the amazing car lease process!! I came at them with a crazy ask and they accepted and turned us around into our new truck and car (we got a his and hers deal!) the same day. Jennifer was very competent and personable and it was super easy to go through the process with her. Thanks to her and the team at Toyota for getting me into my new Tacoma and my wife in her Camry XLE! Highly recommend Millennium and ask for Jennifer! ”
“ It was an excellent experience 👏 Chantal is doing a good job. ”
“ I came into the Toyota office without previous appointment and my puncture Tyre was treated with dispatch. My Tyre and wheel were replaced. I am also impressed with the friendly attitude of the staff. ”
“ Update.. Well the new guy they have really did a great job. I didn't have to wait all morning till lunch. I had a very satisfying experience during my last visit. I even complemented the manager about this young man. I forgot his name. One of the worst experiences period. This is the type of joint were u ask for no pickle and they add extra. This place doesnt give 2 craps about anything. I paid for extended service and i feel ripped off. I regret purchasing my vehicle from this place. 3 1/2 hour wait for an oil change!!! Oh i asked to fix my fuse and they completely disregarded my request. ”
“ .Love the car itself, but the app is horrible. Also the navigation doesn’t work .I had trouble with the car. Tried contacting the salesman. No answer. Left her a message, but never returned my call Bad service. ”
“ My appointment was at 8am when I arrived and was checked on the service person told me that it would take an hour and half so I said I would wait. This was the first time there and ended up waiting 3 1/2 hours! I would have left and came back! I tried texting the service person and only received one response that the car was still not ready and asked three times after that when the car would be ready and no response! This was the first time at this dealership for service and it was disappointing to say the least! The service person finally called me and when I mentioned the wait, he didn't say anything, not even sorry it was busy... nothing!! I've been to other dealerships for service and this was the worse I've ever seen. I'm not sure if it even matters if you have an appointment there are just tons of people just waiting I ”
“ (Translated by Google) The service area is useless. I've been waiting 5 hours for an oil change and they still haven't given me my car. I don't remember, that's useless. (Original) El aria de servicio no serve tengo 5 oras esperando x cambio de aceite y aun no dan mi carro d3 verdad no lo recuerdo eso no serve ”
“ Service department is unorganized, at Millennium, we had an 8:30 appointment for an oil change/ tire rotation, our initial service, and it took over 3 hours. we won’t be returning here and will drive to Sunrise Toyota. ”
“ Had a great experience purchasing a used vehicle at Millennium Toyota. Before we even arrived, we called and spoke to Arleny to advise we were unfortunately running late after getting stuck at another dealership, and we were assured they would wait for us despite it being after hours. We got there and were welcome by Angie and Colby, who worked with us after getting to inspect and test drive the car. After some negotiations, we came to an agreement and closed the deal. We drove out with a 2023 Venza XLE that night. We thank the entire staff there for their friendliness, professionalism and for staying late to finalize the process! ”