How to Keep Your Mazda Running Smoothly with Regular Fluid Checks

There are six essential fluids in your car that keep everything lubricated, cool, and functioning smoothly. If you neglect to keep these fluids topped up and in excellent condition at all times, your car can undergo rapid wear and tear. Here are the six necessary fluid checks to have routinely carried out at Tom Bush Mazda, your Jacksonville Mazda dealer.

Motor Oil for Your Engine 

Motor oil usually needs to be flushed and replaced at least twice a year. You should also check the level of your motor oil frequently. You can do so by removing the dipstick when the engine is cool. Clean the dipstick, reinsert it, then draw it out again to get an accurate reading. 

Coolant To Prevent Overheating 

Coolant only usually needs to be flushed every 30,000 miles or so, which is about every two years for most drivers. However, you should also check your coolant levels and condition periodically, topping it up if required. You can do so by inspecting the transparent coolant reservoir under your car’s hood. 

Brake Fluid for Road Safety 

If you want your brakes to remain firm and responsive, always keep your brake fluid in tip-top condition. This pressurized fluid carries the stopping signal from the brake pedal to the braking mechanisms at each wheel. But brake fluid slowly becomes contaminated with air and moisture over time and typically needs to be changed every two or three years.

Power Steering Fluid for Handling

Your steering is made precise and effortless by the power steering. Power steering fluid can last anywhere from 40,000 to 80,000 miles before it needs changing. You can check this fluid’s levels with either a dipstick or by looking at the reservoir.  

Transmission Fluid for Easy Shifting

Transmission fluid can last from 60,000 to 100,000 miles in automatic transmissions before it needs to be flushed. This interval is 30,000 to 60,000 miles for most manual shift vehicles. 

Windshield Washer Fluid for Visibility

Windshield wiper fluid doesn’t deteriorate but can rapidly diminish if you use your wipers a lot. It’s advisable to check this fluid every couple of months and top it up whenever it’s low. 

Arrange Regular Fluid Servicing at Your Mazda Dealership

To keep your car in tip-top condition, read your owner’s manual to understand the proper maintenance procedures for each of these essential vehicle fluids. You can then arrange a routine fluid servicing schedule with your local dealership; this will help you remember to check, top up, and change each fluid on time.

Visit Tom Bush Mazda in Jacksonville, FL, today to have your car’s fluids checked and changed.

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