Your Guide to Maximizing Fuel Efficiency in Lombard, IL
Finding ways to save money at the gas pump can feel like a puzzle. Between choosing the right model and settling into the right driving habits, it can feel difficult to make the correct decisions. Here at Lombard Toyota, we want to simplify the process, so we’ve created this guide to walk you through the many ways you can make an impact on your wallet!
Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Lifestyle
Fuel efficiency starts before you even turn the key. If your daily routine consists of driving around Lombard for local errands or managing short commutes, the Prius remains one of the most efficient vehicles on the road thanks to its hybrid system. For families who want efficiency without sacrificing space, the RAV4 and Grand Highlander Hybrid offer a great balance of room and mileage. Drivers who need a dependable sedan for commuting often turn to the Camry or Corolla Hybrid, both of which deliver excellent mileage without feeling like a compromise. Even truck owners have options, since the Tacoma's newer hybrid trims show that efficiency and capability can coexist.
Driving Habits Matter More Than You Think
Once you have the right vehicle, how you drive it plays a huge role in fuel economy. Gentle acceleration, steady speeds, and anticipating stops rather than braking hard can noticeably improve mileage. Whether you are driving past Lilacia Park or navigating highway traffic, cruise control helps maintain a consistent speed, which is often more efficient than constantly speeding up and slowing down. Reducing idle time, especially in stop and go traffic, also helps conserve fuel.
Keep Up With Maintenance
A well maintained vehicle is a fuel efficient vehicle. Underinflated tires, dirty air filters, and overdue oil changes all force your engine to work harder than it needs to. Our service center regularly reminds RAV4 and Sienna owners that something as simple as checking tire pressure monthly can make a measurable difference over time. Sticking to your Toyota's recommended maintenance schedule keeps the engine running the way it was designed to.
Lighten the Load and Plan Ahead
Extra weight in the trunk or cargo area, especially in larger vehicles like the Highlander or 4Runner, can reduce fuel economy. Removing unnecessary items and roof racks when they are not in use helps reduce drag and weight. Combining errands into one trip, such as heading out for groceries and then taking a family walk through Westmore Woods, also reduces the number of cold starts, which tend to use more fuel.
Your Cheat Sheet to Improve Fuel Efficiency
- Check tire pressure monthly and keep it at the manufacturer recommended level
- Schedule regular maintenance, including oil changes and air filter replacements
- Use cruise control on highway drives to maintain steady speeds
- Remove excess weight and unused roof racks or cargo carriers
- Combine errands to reduce the number of cold engine starts
- Consider a hybrid model like the Prius, Camry, or RAV4 if efficiency is a top priority
Whether you are behind the wheel of a Corolla for your daily commute or a Highlander for weekend adventures, small adjustments add up. Our team is always happy to walk you through which Toyota model and maintenance plan best fits your driving needs, so stop by anytime or contact us if you have questions about getting more out of every tank of gas.
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Testimonials
“ Zaid and Ryan are the best! ”
“ Kenny Jordan has always been there for all of my car needs. He's literally the car guru. I've shopped with him for many years and he's always come through for me. when he says we have a way to go, count on it. I love and appreciate all that he's done for me and my family over the years and I'll continue to stick with him until the wheels fall off and then I'll be back for another car. Cheers to another great experience and an awesome car. ”
“ Ryan was very helpful ”
“ Bought a truck here, Ali was great ”
“ Great dealership! Worked with Larry to get the best deal and made it work! ”
“ I am very grateful for the exceptional service Geries provided during my recent car purchase at Lombard Toyota. Buying a car can be stressful, but Geries made the experience personal, respectful, and enjoyable. From the beginning, he treated us with honesty, patience, professionalism, and genuine kindness. I never felt pressured or rushed, and he carefully answered our questions while helping us feel confident in the purchase. Geries went above and beyond, even missing his lunch break to continue assisting me. As I was preparing to leave, he jokingly said to me, “You owe me lunch!” It was a lighthearted moment that reflected the extraordinary amount of time, commitment, and genuine care he had given us throughout the day. I sincerely appreciate Geries’ time, exceptional honesty, and professionalism. His genuine human quality is increasingly difficult to find. The finance manager was also very helpful, securing a competitive interest rate and bringing me close to my target monthly payment, even with an extended warranty package included. Thank you, Geries, and thank you, Lombard Toyota, for helping us drive away in a beautiful car, confident that I had made the right decision. ”
“ Kenny was very grate man,please if you come here meet him. ”
“ Yousef was amazing and extremely helpful. he helped me with the perfect brand new 4Runner, I would highly recommend him if you’re in the market for a car!!!! Wonderful customer service across the board. 5 stars. Very happy with my purchase… Trace Arnold ”
“ Thank you Yousef for the great sevice, I love my new Corolla cross. ”
“ Kenny is the best sell person. Highly recommended ”
“ Traded in my 2022 Audi a5 and bought the 2026 Camry - Jerry helped me out - good guy reach out if you need somebody! ”
“ Excellent, Friendly Service! Looking Forward To Being A Lombard Toyota Customer! ”
“ Larry was great ”
“ Ryan in Sales was amazing! Easiest car buy experience I've ever had. When you come to Lombard Toyota, ask for him! ”
“ Larry is the best ”
“ Kenny was very knowledgeable and helpful and made car buying experience a delight 👍 ”
“ Fernanda was great ”
“ (Translated by Google) Arturo helped me in my process, I recommend him (Original) Arturo me ayudo en mi proceso lo recomiendo ”
“ Josh and Alex were fantastic! I will go to them for all my car business and send friends and family. ”
“ Kenny and Alek made my car purchase perfect for me. Very professional dealership, you can make every deal you want with them! ”
“ Recently bought a vehicle from Lombard Toyota and had Kenny Jordan as the salesman. We had a good experience and Kenny was easy to work with. ”
“ Kenny was great on my new car buying experience!! ”
“ Ali was great and helpful ”
“ (Translated by Google) Excellent service, thanks to Arturo for helping me with my new car, highly recommended. (Original) Muy buen servicio, gracias a Arturo por atenderme y ayudarme con mi nuevo carro ,recomendado a todos . ”
“ Ryan was amazing! ”
“ (Translated by Google) Very good experience and everything was very fast, and the seller was 10/10, excellent in every way, very satisfied with my purchase. (Original) Muy buena experiencia y todo muy rápido , y el vendedor 10/10 excelente todo , muy satisfecho con mi compra. ”
“ Kenny Jordan 1000/10 he will take care of you! Honest and to the point. Will always recommend him! ”
“ We went to Lombard Toyota today and purchased a new Camry today from Larry we cane in for a certain car but never met the sales manager that asked us to come in wish we would have met with him the only thing that took so long was to get in to The business office wish it would went a little quicker But otherwise a good experience Wanted to update went in today and everyone was very personable this is the dealership you need to go to ”
“ Geries was great. His service is excellent. Helped me in a new 4 runner ”
“ Lombard Toyota great sales and service ”
“ Experienced salesman that's knowledgeable, thorough, quick, responsive, and genuinely eager to help you. Please see Edwin did a great job on my new truck made it seamless and most importantly, he walked through all the details of the vehicle before he handed me the keys, which is something I appreciated greatly. ”
“ My experience with Arturo was amazing. He was very helpful. ”
“ Aw9s9me ali ”
“ Fernanda was great and was able to get me a new car same day with a great discount I highly recommend ”
“ Best service ever!!! thanks to Arturo and Luis. ”
“ A special thanks to Arturo for making the process easy and stress free they were knowledgeable, patient, and helped me find the right vehicle within budget, I truly appreciate their excellent service. I recommend coming to him thank you! ”
“ My car hit road debris on 1-88 late Monday afternoon June 22nd and was disabled (tire damage and shattered drivers side rear view mirror). I brought the vehicle in the next day at 9:00 am without an appointment and was immediately greeted by the service advisor, Joshua. He managed to make all necessary arrangements to have the complex problems addressed. By 3:30 that afternoon, the car was ready for pick up. All the damage was repaired beautifully by the talented service technicians. Now the car handles and looks like new! I have never had such 5 star customer auto service like that which I received from Joshua and the team at Lombard Toyota’s service department. I’ll definitely be returning for future service needs! ”
“ Kenny is great and wonderful ”
I purchased a new vehicle back in March.
“ I purchased a new vehicle back in March. The purchase process had some hiccups, but ultimately I made the purchase. Then in July I received a notice from Cook County that taxes were still due. I called the dealership on Monday and left a message. Called again Tuesday and left a message. On Wednesday no one had called me back so I called my sales person directly. Kenny answered and said he’d have to get back to me the next day when he was in the office. No call on Thursday. I called Kenny again Friday and he said that finance was supposed to call me and he would check with them and have them call me. I then received a text from him that they did not collect the Cook County tax. Ok, not helpful. In March we had negotiated an all-in price. Typically that means all taxes. Neither Kenny nor the finance person I dealt with informed me that Lombard Toyota chooses not to register with Cook County in order to remit their tax. We discussed Cook County taxes during negotions, which caused Kenny to increase the price to cover the added tax. Now I have a bill to pay in addition to the extra I paid for my vehicle. I’m disappointed this wasn’t disclosed. I’m disappointed no one could call me back. I’m disappointed that when I drove to the dealership to finally talk to someone, the finance person could only tell me that he just pays what the computer tells him and that it is illegal for them to pay takes to Cook County, which is untrue. This is my second Highlander from Lombard Toyota and will be my last. ”
“ Very disappointed that this dealer will not sell you a new car unless you except to pay an additional $299 for nitrogen filled tires even though I didn't request or wanted that on a new vehicle. The sales associate stated that he will not remove it because the general manager will not take off this fee and is okay with losing a car deal over it. I called later to ask about this add on fee and receptionist stated if sales associate said it is required then that is what it is. I was not transferred to talk to a general manager/manager to enquire about it. I told receptionist that I hope the dealership reconsidered not adding these unnecessary fees/add-ons, because they just lost a deal. Long story short, I ended up getting the same car that I wanted from Toyota in Ohio. They did not force you to pay for unnecessary add-ons. Also, there was other Toyota dealers in Illinois & in the Chicago area that I called that didn't require you to pay for nitrogen filled tires. I recommend buyers to call around dealers to make sure you aren't force to pay for fees that you will later end up paying interest for the life of your loan. Hopefully this dealership changes that policy. ”
“ Went to get Out the door pricing, got the run around instead. Their “Senior” salesman didn’t even want to shake my hand. Let everyone know - They will absolutely waste your time. I asked for a price, give it to me when I ask. Pretty simple and easy to understand. I’ll move on and give my money to someone else who will give me what I’m asking for. ”
“ (Translated by Google) Honestly, be careful if Luis Duran is your customer. He promises a lot of things, but after a while, none of it turns out to be true. He makes you waste time and money. People like him shouldn't be there because he doesn't do his job properly and he deceives you. He takes advantage of inexperienced buyers. Watch out! 👀🤨 (Original) La verdad tengan cuidado si los atiende LUIS DURAN, te promete muchas cosas que después de tiempo nada de eso es verdad, te hace perder tiempo y dinero. la verdad personas como el no deberían estar ahí, porque no hace bien su trabajo te engaña. Se aprovecha de la gente que no tiene experiencia comprando. OJO CON ESO👀🤨 ”
“ I have been coming here since I purchased my Highlander. I made an appointment for a simple oil change at 8:45 am. At 10:00am I asked about my car. I was told there were 2 cars ahead of me! Why make the appointment if it’s treated like nothing? I mentioned to the service guy that this was ridiculous, and was met with silence. As soon as I brought it up everyone in the service area looked at their shoes, Crickets! No apologies whatsoever! I got my keys back and left. I went to a local oil change place that did what I asked and was happy. Sorry Lombard Toyota, if that’s how you treat long standing customers, I’m out. Never going back there again. ZERO STARS! I appreciate your response to my review, but I have moved on. I’ve spent most of that morning solving the problem you created. I even had to get my car washed because someone parked it in an area that collected construction dust/debris. I’m not happy with your dealership and not sure what you can do to make this feeling go away. ”
“ Ryan in sales is the best! ”