Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles in Green Bay, WI
If you have a car that you have been driving across Green Bay for many years, then it likely needs care that differs from a new vehicle. We at Le Mieux Toyota can help you understand how to tend to your high-mileage model to make sure it lasts for the long haul.
Oil
Those who have experience with cars know that oil changes are essential to maintain a working engine. However, it is very important to change the oil on a more regular basis if your vehicle has many miles on the odometer. A high-mileage Toyota is usually considered one with more than 80,000 miles accrued, so if this is the case for your RAV4, Corolla, or Camry, then we recommend visiting us for service more frequently. While newer models can last 5,000 to 7,500 miles before needing fresh oil, you may want to consider reducing this timeframe to 3,000 to 4,000 miles. As always, check your Owner’s Manual for model-specific information about your Toyota.
Brakes and Transmission
Not all routine maintenance tasks need to be done annually, but some need to be performed every 30,000 miles on average. One of these tasks is a brake fluid check. This substance pressurizes the stopping mechanism, ensuring that you can stop on I-43. It can absorb moisture from the air over time and become less effective, which would reduce the effectiveness of your brakes. The transmission fluid often needs to be replaced at a similar time. You would not be able to go from park to drive properly without this fluid in your car’s gearbox, and acceleration would be nearly impossible. For this reason, have our team members check these fluids the next time you bring your high-mileage car to our dealership.
Exterior
It is easier than you might think to keep an older vehicle looking like new for long periods of time. Even if you have a high-mileage car, you can tend to the exterior to maintain its youthful glow. Getting frequent washes can remove the salt that coats roads along Lake Michigan in the winter. Consider waxing the exterior as well in order to defend the paint from the weather. If you notice any scratches or dents on your car, we recommend getting them mended sooner rather than later, as rust can develop and spread if left untreated. Another way you can protect the exterior of your car is to store it in a garage or cover it with a tarp when it’s not in use. If you need repairs, be sure to reach out to our Service Department staff.
Do High-Mileage Cars Need Oil More Frequently?
- In most cases, a high-mileage car will need oil changes more frequently to keep the engine in good condition.
Dealership Information
Testimonials
“ The sales person Caleb A. was great to work with from start to finish! ”
“ The best ”
“ Great experience buying from Lemieux Toyota. This was the 4 vehicle we have purchased there. Our sales guy, Darek, is fantastic to work with (all 4 times). No pressure, no tactics, just a straight up good guy. If buying new, patience is needed to wait for the car to arrive, but that is to be expected for the best selling car on the market. We ordered and got exactly what we wanted! Will continue to be repeat customers. ”
“ Great experience! ”
“ Mason S. Was awesome to deal with.This was our 4th vehicle from Lemieux and will return in the future . ”
“ Oil change and tire rotation quick in and out. I was wondering how long it would be. The last one took over an hour but this time less than half that. I like it! ”
“ They take the time to discuss my vehicle and educate me on the needs of it, which I appreciate it. ”
“ Love this dealership for service on my ‘08 Tundra and my 2004 Lexus RX330. Only thing on my wish list is if it took less time to get an appointment and not have to wait 2 weeks. Carson is fantastic every time I visit. ”
“ They gave me a honest assessment of the car repair needs and offered alternatives given the age and mileage of the car. I appreciate them discussing the options. ”
“ Stopped in for an oil change and tire rotation-was in and out very quickly! ”
Exceptionally Respectful, friendly, very good prices
“ Exceptionally Respectful, friendly, very good prices royal treatment awesome waiting room Wolitzer $.25 four song, original Jukebox super awesome classic car collection very nice atmosphere lots of windows and bright lights. Very friendly people great service fast and a really good price. I will come back here with any car I ever need service for would give it 10 stars if I could. ”
“ Great customer service and friendly staff. Found that Le Mieux has a good selection of vehicles to choose from. ”
“ Everything went good. I was on vacation and my car was safe. ”
“ Everyone was very helpful and the whole buying experience was very good. This is a very clean and well organized dealership!! ”
“ Great friendly staff, no hidden fees, took care of me and got me in and out ”
“ Exceptionally great service, at a very reasonable price! I’ll be back! ”
“ Great place ”
“ Two year Toyota Care where maintenance is free is fantastic! I always use Lemieux Toyota for regular maintenance on my vehicles. They do a great job! Friendly service and timely service. ”
“ Tyler our sales guy made ordering our new Sienna really easy. Start to finish took only 12 weeks to get exactly the van that we wanted. Highly recommended and local. ”
“ The salesman was helpful not pushy answer ed al my questions came in with a friend for a oil change wound up buying a very clean prius .outstanding service. ”
“ Excellent experience. From our salesman (Caleb) to the final paperwork. The fastest experience I ever had purchasing a vehicle. ”
“ The salesman was absolutely amazing ! I had health issues and he was absolutely fantastic! If I could give him 10 stars he would definitely deserve the 10 ! ”
“ Service was prompt. Customer waiting area clean an quiet. ”
“ LeMeiux Toyota was easy to contact, worked with us to secure the vehicle we wanted. The delivery was seamless and they were accommodating to our schedule (we were able to drive away with the van less than two hours after they contacted us that van was delivered!) . Caleb and his team friendly and made it work for us. ”
“ Great ”
“ Great service on oil changes. Always helpful ”
“ Purchased a new vehicle. The experience was stress free. The sales and finance people answered all my questions. Gave me time to make my decision and did not push extra add ons that I did not want. I would recommend purchasing a vehicle at Le Mieux. ”
“ Mason - salesman - is wonderful! He was so kind and helpful and really took care of finding us a car we enjoyed! The first car I got didn’t work out, kept having issue after issue, and he was able get it traded in less than 12 hours after a cross country road trip. New car is wonderful, loving it so much! They truly take care of you here and you’ll be lucky to go home with a great car! ”
“ Great experience with everyone! Thank you for the excellent service! ”
“ Friendly, efficient, and competent. ”
“ Great purchasing experience. Working with Caleb was easy, no pressure and great communication. Would recommend to others. ”
“ Great service and friendly help. Appointment ran about 30 minutes longer than stated, but all was good. ”
“ I wish the seat had been adjusted back-at least a little. ”
“ People there are rude...absolute clown Show...Will never buy anything from there ever again ”
“ Most un knowledgeable parts staff I've ever worked with. It's sad. Couldn't even find a stock oem bolt replacement. I even took them to the truck and showed them directly. They told me i would have to contact the manufacturer of the skid plate for the hardware. I again told them it is an oem boIt and not aftermarket. If you really want to embarrass them i will stop back down and show someone more knowledgeable. Not only that, i will show them on every generation 3 tacoma you may have in yor lot. This is a stock item.Not even kidding here.Purchased 3 new vehicles here in the last 8 years. I expect better. Gave me the un easy feeling of low competency. It's like it's not even a Toyota dealership anymore. I am seriously asking myself why I spend my money here ”
“ Brought my 2025 GR Corolla in cause the clutch is slipping (still under warranty) and they straight up lied to my face and said nothing it wrong with it cause they don't wanna replace it under warranty. Derek Johnson was extremely rude and wouldn't talk to me, and another person in the service department wouldn't even give me their managers phone number. Extremely upset and never giving them a dime. Wouldn't let me give 0 stars but.. 0 stars. ”
“ U guys were terrible I will never come back again Don't bother me ”
“ My experience was with Don. And that was after expressing my alleged concerns to Toyota headquarters of North America. Which was my reason for taking the car that I purchased from Toyota for a roadside concern. ”
“ The quickest experience ever. Mason and the finance people we all amazing! ”