Rene Isip's Toyota of Lewisville Blog

The gas gauge in your car can fool you.  It stays on full a long time, and then suddenly drops to half, and then again takes a long time to reach empty, and why does that light come on when it does?

We have the answers to these questions and more because we at Toyota of Lewisville drive these cars everyday too.  Let’s take a look and see why it does what it does.

“The customer told us that’s what they wanted it that way,” the engineers tell us.

“What?” we said.

Yep, we checked with our Service Shop guys and it’s true.  The factories do all kinds of “focus group studies” where they have people drive test cars and then get feedback.

They said, “It made it seem like they were getting better gas mileage”.

Well, OK then, why does the beep and light come on so early?

Customer said, “We want a reserve, but not too much reserve”.

Maybe the best way to explain it is in good old common terms, not engineering jargon.

1. Gas tanks are funny shapes, and they can have long fill necks
   1. That funny shape does not allow “consistent” usage to record on a gauge
   2. An uneven bottom may have more gas down low
   3. Adding multiple “check points” would add cost to building the car

i.      Park on a hill with half-a-tank and it shows full

ii.      Drive long incline hills and the gauge reads wrong

iii.      Air pressure can effect “rubber collapsible” tanks

1. Gas tanks hold liquid that sloshes back and forth when you turn corners.
   1. Calibration tries to accommodate this condition, but it’s hard.
2. Long fill necks cause the gauge to be ‘calibrated’  for extra gas
   1. All fuel pumps do not deliver exactly the same “tenths” of gallons
   2. Some people keep “bumping” the gas pump handle to get the last drop
   3. All of this is hard to calibrate for exactly, so it varies.
3. If you have more questions, that’s great.  Go to “taking care of your Toyota”.

Gauges of the future

We would like to say that someday a gas gauge will show exactly how much gas is actually in your tank and how many miles to empty; but, people are people and sometimes they want the gas gauge to tell them what they want to hear.  The factory engineers have taken all this into consideration and done the best they could.  If you seldom, or never, run out of gas; they have done a good job.

We think the gas gauge in new cars will always have a little personality

Buy movie tickets, check the weather, hear the latest traffic report, listen to your favorite Pandora playlist, and more…..in your car? Yes, Toyota’s new Entune system syncs your smart phone to your car and provides a one-of-a-kind complete in-car experience right the car dashboard of Texas auto owners.  Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville breaks down this revolutionary game-changing in-dash technology for all car technology enthusiasts in the Dallas area!

How does it work?

Entune couldn’t be simpler or more perfect for the lifestyle of a Dallas, Texas driver. First you download the Entune app to your phone and then pair your phone to your Toyota through Bluetooth. It’s that easy. Gone are the days of listening to radio commercials, fumbling to dial numbers while driving, and hitting traffic at every turn. The revolutionary Entune system makes driving and staying connected simpler than ever before. Once you try Entune, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it.

The Apps

Technological innovation and safety features have long been synonymous with Toyota vehicles, and Entune continues that legacy. By seamlessly connecting your Toyota to your smart phone, Entune offers thousands of apps that can be accessed by simply using your voice. Here’s a look at some of the available apps:

Bing provides an easy way to quickly access the web with its voice activated search. There is no question this Microsoft-powered behemoth can’t answer.

Open Table makes finding the perfect restaurant incredibly easy with searches by genre and location. It even lets you make reservations from your car.

Pandora makes your drive endlessly awesome by playing the music that you want to hear without having to deal with annoying radio personalities and cheesy commercials.

Everything your phone can do, Entune can do too. That means turn by turn navigation, traffic reports, and weather are all a couple of spoken words away. Entune’s conversational voice recognition system allows you to control actions without having to memorize a list of voice commands, so you can finally talk to your car like the friend it’s always been. In the busy Dallas Metroplex, with the long commutes and active lifestyle, Entune provides the perfect driving partner, even if you aren’t in the carpool lane!

Safety

In the fast paced traffic around Dallas, safety is of the utmost importance. Toyota never fails to provide the latest safety features, and Entune doesn’t disappoint. Working off of the groundwork laid by Toyota’s Safety Connect, Entune continues to deliver emergency assistance, stolen vehicle location services, automatic collision notification, and roadside assistance. The safety services will leave you with the peace of mind to which other Toyota customers have grown accustomed.

If these features aren’t enough to convince you to purchase a Toyota, then we know a test drive will do the trick. Visit Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville on our website to schedule an appointment today.

Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville is a new and used car dealership proudly serving the greater Dallas Fort Worth area including Addison, Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Frisco, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Irving, McKinney, Mesquite, Richardson and Southlake.

Before Rene’ Isip built Toyota of Lewisville he visited 100’s of dealerships and worked in several as well.  He noticed that people do better work, are overall happier, and take better care of guests in a nice, well-planned facility. More importantly Rene’ knew that customers like visiting a fresh, clean, customer friendly place.

Toyota of Lewisville is a great place to shop and even better place to buy.  To help our customers out our team is focused on:

• Serving you quickly
• Being efficient so our people can help each customer with their specific, individual needs while respecting their time
• Have the nice extra, special touches…that would matter to us all

From the reception area to the service drive, from the General Manager’s Office to the Accounting Office, from the Parts Counter to the Cashier; step by step, piece by piece, everything has a place and it all flows so we can satisfy our customers quickly, efficiently, and in a natural way.  It looks hi-tech, which it is, but its sole purpose in design and function came to be with the customer in mind.

Not surprisingly, our guests are not all the same.  Some know exactly what they want and some really want to just walk around and look.  The term “just looking” is respected.  Our job was, is, and always will be to provide you a place where you can connect to your Toyota and your Toyota Team when:

• Shopping for a New or Used Car
• Coming in for regular maintenance
• Buying parts or accessories
• Asking questions or getting advice
• An accident happens

We know that despite all the stress and worry that daily life puts on you, you don’t need anything extra to stress about when you visit us.

We are so glad and lucky to be your Toyota Dealer.  There is not a better car company, car, or car dealership when it comes to how we treat you.  Our store makes it easier for you and us to reduce that stress and make you feel welcome. Please, come by anytime for lunch in the Avalon Café’ or to take advantage of the free WiFi.

Other nice touches that you can enjoy when you visit:

• Full café – fresh baked goods, sandwiches, gourmet coffee
• Big screen TV’s with theater seating
• Special safe zone children’s play area
• 300 gallon saltwater aquarium
• Free car washes during vehicle maintenance
• Free roadside towing

Now you know our secret; good customers, outstanding building.  A great place to shop and even better place to buy.  Come see us today.

Today we want to tell you about the quintessential economy car, the Toyota Corolla, For full details on the Toyota Corolla go to www.ToyotaOfLewisville.com.

The Corolla is inexpensive, fuel-efficient and reliable.
That’s why more than 200,000 Americans buy a Corolla every year.

The Corolla from Toyota of Lewisville has continued Toyota’s excellent reputation of building vehicles that last hundreds of thousands of miles. It will provide dependable transportation well past the 100,000-mile mark.

The Toyota Corolla has a rich history of body styles, including sedan, coupe, hatchback and wagon.

The All-New Corolla is available in a four-door sedan and boasts a safer, smoother ride than ever before. Advances in technology and design make the new Corolla the perfect combination of affordability and comfort.

The Toyota Corolla…..a great option for any Texan who is looking for dependability, comfort and value.

The all-new Toyota Corolla is now available at Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville serving the Dallas Fort Worth area. As one of the highest volume car dealerships in Texas, we have plenty of inventory in stock and ready to choose from including the all-new Toyota Corolla. If you are interested in the Corolla, come in and test drive one today. View our inventory online at ToyotaOfLewisville.com and become a fan of Toyota of Lewisville on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the latest Toyota news and specials!