Routine Mazda Maintenance: Ensuring Your Vehicle’s Longevity

 

When well looked after, Mazdas are extremely durable, outlasting most other makes. Optimizing the top-notch qualities of your Mazda requires regular maintenance, speedy responses to minor faults, and sensible driving habits. Here’s an outline of vital routine Mazda maintenance, which your local Mazda dealer will be happy to help with. 

Ensuring Your Vehicle’s Longevity

Replace Worn-Out Brake Parts

Your brakes keep you safe from rear-enders and other cars and unexpected accidents. The brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines, and brake fluid all need to be kept in great condition with regular inspections. You should also replace worn-out parts when they show symptoms of trouble, such as persistent squealing or vibrations.

Rotate and Check the Tires

The tires also keep you and your vehicle protected from harm. Along with monthly air pressure checks, have your tires rotated routinely to minimize uneven wear and maximize tire longevity. When the tread depths near 2/32 of an inch, have a new set of tires installed to maintain proper surface traction. 

Change the Oil and Other Fluids

Your engine is protected by both motor oil and coolant. These fluids must be checked and changed frequently, although coolant tends to last much longer than motor oil. Similarly, the brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, differential fluid, and windshield wiper fluid should be kept fresh and at good levels.

Get Rid of Clogged Air Filters

The air filter is also crucial for engine health and lifespan. You’ll need to replace both your engine and cabin air filters once a year or so, when they become dirty and filled up with airborne contaminants. 

Inspect and Replace the Battery

Many parts of your car depend on the battery, which can become damaged by excessive cold, heat, vibrations, or corrosion. With this in mind, inspect your battery regularly for signs of damage. If your battery seems to be weakening, have it replaced right away, especially if a cold winter is approaching.  

Have Your Transmission Inspected

Your car’s gearbox is extremely complex and almost as important to overall vehicle longevity as the engine. Along with keeping the transmission fluid fresh, have your transmission routinely inspected. Also, respond promptly to symptoms of transmission trouble such as grinding sounds, odd vibrations, engine revving when shifting, or trouble shifting gears. 

Book Routine Services at Your Mazda Dealer

Our experienced technicians can keep your car in tip-top condition for its longest possible lifespan with routine maintenance services. We can schedule services to fit into your busy lifestyle. We’ll then send you reminders whenever an upcoming service is due.

Visit Alan Webb Mazda in Vancouver, WA, today to have your car inspected and serviced by qualified professionals. We provide a one-stop shop for all vehicle purchases, financing, and maintenance. 

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