The design of your vehicle’s drivetrain is very important. The amount of power that is provided by your engine needs to be transferred to different areas of the vehicle in order to make it move. Your transfer case is located behind your transmission, and it connects to your front and rear drive shafts. With a series of gears and a chain drive system, it’s important that you have your transfer case inspected and serviced as needed.

Transfer cases can work along with a two wheel drive function and four wheel drive function. Power is split between your front axle and rear axle. The wheels will turn in unison. When something is malfunctioning with your transfer case, you will notice a grinding sound when changing gears or the inability to change gears properly.

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People often refer to mufflers and exhausts interchangeably. While both parts work closely together, they each serve different functions. We asked our Steet Toyota of Johnstown service techs to break it down. Here’s what they said.

When to Replace Your Muffler

Some experts say mufflers last up to seven years. However, bad road conditions and lots of mileage can wear out a muffler prematurely. If your engine noise becomes pronounced, you smell strong gases from your vehicle or rust appears on the muffler and tailpipe, it might be time to replace your muffler.

The muffler is part of the exhaust system. It dampens the rumble of engine soundwaves, keeping your daily commutes through Johnstown that much quieter. Since mufflers have different lifespans from other components of the exhaust system, your exhaust may require more or less frequent attention.

Introduction to Exhausts

Your vehicle’s exhaust system keeps cabin air breathable and improves engine efficiency. The system works with the engine combustion chamber, collecting harmful engine gases from combustion cylinders. Next, a catalytic converter turns the gases into water vapor and CO2. The CO2 and vapor exit your car through the tailpipe.

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The first Tuesday of every month we introduce a different face of Steet Toyota of Johnstown to help you get to know us better! This month, we’re introducing Damian Costello! Damian is a Sales & Leasing Consultant who started working with us in late 2020! Damian lives locally in Amsterdam, NY with his wife. His favorite Toyota is the 2020 6 cylinder #ToyotaSupra! Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, and going on long car rides with his wife! #LetsGoPlaces #JohnstownNY

Tune in next month to see another face of Steet Toyota of Johnstown!

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The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a lot of great features to get excited about, especially when you enter this vehicle. One of the coolest interior features of this automobile is its panoramic glass roof.

If you need a vehicle with ample storage room, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid might be for you. With 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space and 60/40 folding rear seats, this automobile gives you plenty of room. From the moment you sit inside of the RAV4, you’ll be amazed by its sleek sense of style. You’ll also be riding in comfort, thanks to an adjustable driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustments and the ability to remember your personal seating preferences.

Another great interior feature of this vehicle is its multimedia system. By using an 8-inch touchscreen, you can take hands-free calls, listen to music, and even connect with Amazon Alexa after downloading the Toyota+Alexa app.

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50 years is a long time for any product to remain on the market, but for the Toyota Corolla, it seems like no time at all. In its half-century in the auto market, 43 million Toyota Corollas have rolled off the factory line and onto the roads, and its still going strong to this day. Now, you might wonder how the Toyota Corolla has such phenomenal staying power. The answer, of course, is innovation. Toyota has never been complacent with its design of the Corolla, and even in its 50th year, Toyota continues to add new styling, more refined interior appointments, and advanced safety technologies to meet the needs and wants of its customers.

Now, the current Corolla model is no doubt a full-featured and attractive vehicle, but that hasn’t stopped Toyota from further fleshing out its offerings, making more features that would be optional on competitor models standard. Stylistically, the new Toyota Corolla boasts sharper lines and a more aggressive silhouette. Additionally, a Toyota is also releasing a Corolla 50th Special Anniversary Edition with unique color options, a moon roof, smart key, and Entune Audio Plus for a more premium experience.

However, even if you don’t choose the 50th Anniversary Special Edition, you’ll be happy to know that there’s plenty of features that will be coming standard with all new Toyota Corolla models, including Toyota Safety Sense-P and a rear backup camera. So, if you’d like to learn more about the new 2017 Toyota Corolla and all its innovative features, feel free to visit us at Steet Toyota of Johnstown to speak with our expert sales associates and take a test drive today!

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Subcompact cars are popular in Johnstown because they are efficient and capable. The Toyota Yaris at Steet Toyota of Johnstown is one of the best subcompact cars on the market because it’s packed with features and has an exterior design that’s stylish and functional.

The Yaris has a sleek silhouette, and its race-inspired honeycomb grille is sure to turn heads. The Yaris rides on 16-inch split-spoke alloy wheels that give the car a distinctive look.

You can get available integrated fog lights with the Yaris that accentuate the front of the vehicle and also help enhance your visibility. The XLE comes standard with LED headlights that further elevate visibility, and they have an on/off feature that makes your driving experience more convenient. The Yaris XLT and LE are equipped with LED turn signal indicators that are integrated into the outside mirrors. These mirrors are also heated to stay free of fog and ice and keep your visibility clear.

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We will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th for the 4th of July holiday!! We will be OPEN for regular business hours on Thursday, July 2nd and Monday, July 6th. Enjoy your long weekend, everyone! 

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Are you in the market for a family-friendly vehicle in Johnstown? If so, look no further than the Toyota Sienna at Steet Toyota of Johnstown. This minivan offers a variety of features that give you and your occupants ample comfort and convenience when you’re on the move.

With the available Dual-View Blue-ray Disc Entertainment Center, your passengers in the back will stay entertained. This package includes two wireless headphones, a 16.4-inch color display, two 120-volt power outlets, and SD and HDMI inputs. When your passengers in the back can’t agree on what to watch, you can change the screen from displaying one wide-angle image to two smaller images from different sources.

This minivan features the available Auto Access Seat, which comes in handy for your occupants who need extra help entering and exiting the minivan. This factory-installed seat adheres to safety standards and is suitable for LATCH/ISOFIX child seats, and this seat has a power-rotating function that enables it to rotate 90 degrees.

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The Toyota Highlander is an SUV that has all of the safety features you need to feel safe while driving out on the road. You can feel confident that you will return home safely with each and every drive.

The Blind-Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is a safety feature that was designed to warn you when a vehicle is approaching your blind spot on either side. When the Highlander is placed into reverse, the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert will ultimately detect vehicles that are approaching your vehicle from either side.

Another safety feature the Highlander offers is Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking. This feature is used to detect pedestrians that are behind the vehicle by using the rear camera. When a pedestrian is detected, you will receive an alert and brake control will be utilized to ultimately help you avoid any damage and also help you avoid a possible collision.

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The first Tuesday of every month, we introduce a different face of #SteetToyotaJohnstown to help you get to know us better! This month, we’re introducing none other than Joe Steet Sr! Joe has been in the auto industry his entire life, starting out reconditioning cars at his father and uncle’s business, United Auto Sales of Utica! Joe lives in New Hartford with his wife, where they raised their two children, Carly & Joe Jr., who both work in the family business as well! In his spare time, he likes to spend time at his camp in Indian Lake with his family, ski in the winter, ride his motorcycle in the warm weather, and spend time with his grandson, Brian 🙂 #Toyota #LetsGoPlaces #JohnstownNY #FamilyBusiness 

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