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More vehicle manufacturers are specifying that their cars need synthetic oil for proper engine performance. Petroleum scientists have used technology to develop synthetic motor oil that has the optimal molecular structure to protect car engines.

Synthetic motor oil has been designed to protect cars from a variety of problems. Some performance advantages include better lubrication in extremely low and extremely high temperatures. The synthetic oil also breaks down less than traditional motor oil and has a higher viscosity index, which helps it protect engine parts better.

There are three different types of motor oil for your car. You have the choice of conventional oil, a conventional and synthetic blend or a full synthetic oil. What's the difference?

Conventional oil is the type of oil that driver's have been using for decades. It provides adequate protection for your vehicle's engine if you aren't using your vehicle in extreme conditions.

As the colder weather gets here, time is running out to make all those changes to your vehicle to prepare for the winter weather. The one thing you should not neglect this year is getting a new set of winter wiper blades.

Winter wiper blades were designed to handle when severe snow arrives. Your old wiper blades couldn't move that snow load, but your new blades certainly can. These seasonal wipers will not bend and will gently move that snow so you can see clearly when driving. If ice gets into the framework of the wipers, it makes it…

There are many indicator lights hidden on your dashboard. Many of them will never come on, and others may come on more often. The most common ones are the cruise control light that indicates your cruise control is on and the door ajar light which will let you know if any of your doors are not properly closed. You may also get the gas cap light or the oil change light which will let you know that your gas cap isn't on right and that the oil change is due.

For all other lights, you may need to bring…

Accidents are unfortunate events that happen far too often. It's not that you don't know how to drive, it is that others aren't that good. But in some cases, you may be a very decent driver, but your car isn't working at its highest capabilities.

The need to get your tires rotated is essential for maintaining the overall handling and control of your vehicle. Tire rotation is a very standard maintenance procedure that needs to be performed periodically.

Come visit Mark Toyota today and get your vehicle maintenance done as well a getting your tires rotated…

Taking good care of the things we value and need in our lives helps us go about our days a whole lot more easily. Mark Toyota knows that sometimes we're so busy that we forget to invest a little tender love and care into our vehicles, but that's where our trusty service and repair center comes into the picture.

Our service center is conveniently located right at our dealership and is staffed with only the most extensively trained technicians. We offer all sorts of services includin

Snow is coming to the Plover, Wisconsin area which may impact holiday travelers, says the National Weather Service as of November 21st. If you haven't scheduled a service appointment with Mark Toyota to have your winter tires mounted and balanced, now is the time!

Before you come in to have your winter tires put on, however, it's a good idea to first make sure those tires are still safe for another season.

Most snow tires, like the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 pictured above, feature a special tread-wear indicator called a "snow platform."

When you think of a reliable car, chances are you think of a Toyota. And right you should. While Toyota vehicles aren't always the most sporty or flashy, they last the miles like no other, and offer superior fuel economy and emissions ratings.

But what about a hybrid?

Toyota introduced one of the first modern hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius, to the global market in 2000, while everyone else was busy freaking out about Y2K. How have these early models held up over the years?

Bob Old didn't get a first generation Prius in 2000, but invested in…

We all know that tires are important-- they're the part of your car responsible for gripping the ground. But how much difference does the depth of your tread really make? So long as you've got some tread left, does it really matter how deep it is?

Actually, the difference tread makes is stunning. Toyota found almost 10 car lengths difference between stopping a car with 10/32 inch tread and one with 2/32 inch tread.

Visit our tire center to check out our lineup of tires designed for your Toyota vehicle.