Taking good care of your car is essential. Stick to the prescribed service intervals and performing basic Mazda maintenance yourself regularly. This will keep your Mazda in excellent condition, extend the life of your vehicle, and reduce repair costs. Here are some tips to take good care of your car.
1. Read the Mazda Owner’s Manual
Everything you need to know about keeping your car in good running order is in your owner’s manual. Read the manual and familiarize yourself with the prescribed service intervals and other maintenance information.
2. Regular Services
Good maintenance begins with regular services at a Mazda dealership. You will find the Maintenance Schedule in the manual. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle for a service at the prescribed intervals. A certified technician will inspect your vehicle and do the necessary maintenance and repairs to keep your car performing well.
3. Inspect the Tires Monthly
Always keep your car’s tires at the correct pressure to reduce wear and tear and to increase fuel-efficiency. Don’t forget to check your spare too. Check for cracks, bulges or bubbles, and tire tread depth. If you spot deep cracks and bubbles, get the tires replaced immediately. Worn or damaged tires are a safety hazard and could cause accidents.
4. Check the Fluids
Your car needs all kinds of fluids to operate optimally. Check the coolant, brake, power steering, and transmission fluid regularly. Check the oil level every month. It is essential to keep the moving parts lubricated for the engine to run well. Always choose quality oil that is best for your vehicle.
5. Check for Leaks
When you reverse out of your garage, always check to see if there are any spots on the ground. If you see a stain, the type of fluid can be identified by the color. A dark brown or black spot is usually oil, reddish-brown is transmission fluid, red is power steering fluid, and brake fluid is a yellow to brown color. Ask a Mazda technician to determine where the leak is coming from and to fix the problem.
6. Test the Lights
Ask a friend or a family member to help you check the lights. Turn on the different lights and blinkers and make sure all the lights are working. It’s always best to get a broken light repaired immediately.
7. Inspect the Windshield Wipers and Blades
Check that the wipers and blades are in good condition. The moment the wipers are not working well, ask a technician to fix the problem. Replace worn blades as soon as you can. Wipers that do not work as they should reduce visibility and can lead to road accidents.
8. Keep Your Car Clean
Wash and wax your car regularly to protect the paintwork. A good wax will protect the bodywork and reduce rust, chips, and scratches. It will also keep road dirt and dust away from the engine.
If you check the above regularly and take your car for services when they are due, you will spot problems quickly and save on repairs. Visit Flood Mazda today. We will make sure that your car is running at its best and that you are safe on the road.
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